8(a) Program at a Glance
Find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts designed for small disadvantaged businesses with dedicated government support.
5%
The federal government's annual contracting goal for 8(a) businesses.
$40B+
The value of federal contracts awarded to 8(a) businesses in FY2022.
$4.5M
Maximum sole-source contract value for services without competition.
9 Years
Program duration providing long-term business development and set-aside contracting opportunities.
8(a) Business Development Program Eligibility
To qualify for 8(a) contracts, your business must be certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business by the SBA.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a small business.
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens.
- The owner must be socially and economically disadvantaged.
Economic Disadvantage
- Personal Net Worth of less than $850,000.
- Adjusted Gross Income of $400,000 or less (averaged over 3 years).
- Total assets of $6.5 million or less.
Latest 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) Contracts
Recent contract opportunities in the 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) set-aside program.
NTUA - Tuba City WWTP Improvements (NTUA-2026), Tuba City, AZ
GSE Construction seeks diverse subcontractor quotes for Tuba City WWTP project by November 2026.
Chiquola and Clatworthy Subbasing Sewer Rehab Ph. 3- Town of Honea Path, SC
DBE subcontractors wanted for South Carolina sewer rehab project. Bid deadline November 2026.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
Franklin County sewer and wastewater infrastructure upgrades for certified small businesses by November 2026.
Jefferson St. Pump Station Replacement
Winchester pump station replacement project; bids due November 12, 2026; 610-day timeline.
Technical Assistance Contract(s) (TACs) for EM Field Sites, including but not limited to the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project,…
DOE seeks 8(a) small business technical assistance for EM Field Sites by November 2026.
Technical Assistance Contract(s) (TACs) for EM Field Sites, including but not limited to the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project,…
DOE seeks 8(a) small business technical assistance for various EM Field Sites.
Technical Assistance Contract(s) (TACs) for EM Field Sites, including but not limited to the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project,…
DOE technical assistance for EM Field Sites, 8(a) set-aside, forecasting November 2026 posting.
Waste Water Treatment
DOJ Bureau of Prisons seeks 8(a) sole source wastewater treatment services in Bastrop, Texas.
FOIA Litigation and Support Services in support of the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Public Administration.
DOE seeks 8A small business for FOIA litigation and support services in Virginia.
Facility Demolition and Fuel Tank Relocation
WG Construction subcontract for pump station demolition and fuel tank relocation by November 2026.
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