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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.

Bottled Water Supply Services

US Army seeks vendors supplying natural spring water, BPA-free bottles, within 60 miles, by December 18.

SOL:PANAPG26P0000033456
W6QK Acc-apg Director
Posted Dec 9
Due Dec 18
NAICS: 312112
9 days left

Facilities Asset Management - Pacific Region

DoDEA seeks SBA-certified 8(a) firms for Pacific Facilities Asset Management support services.

SOL:HE125426-FAM-RFI
DOD Education Activity
Posted Dec 8
Due Jan 14
NAICS: 541620
36 days left

Birches Remedial Action, Demolition, And Groundwater Monitoring

FAA seeks SEDB 8(a) contractor for PCB soil removal, demolition, groundwater monitoring near Tanana, Alaska.

SOL:697DCK-26-R-00076
697DCK Regional Acquisitions Svcs
Posted Dec 8
Due Dec 19
NAICS: 562910
10 days left

Solid Waste/Recycling Processing Management Services

U.S. Army seeks 8(a) firms for integrated solid waste and recycling services at Fort Stewart.

SOL:PANMCC-26-P-0000036089
W6QM Micc-ft Stewart
Posted Dec 8
Due Dec 23
NAICS: 562920
14 days left

628 FSS Military and Family Readiness Support Services

Air Force seeks qualified contractors for Military and Family Readiness Support Services, responses due January 2026.

SOL:FA441826Q
FA4418 628 Cons Pk
Posted Dec 8
Due Jan 14
NAICS: 541611
36 days left

Professional Support Services in the Atlantic Area of Responsibility

NAVFAC seeks qualified contractors for professional support under $100M FFP/IDIQ shipyard services contract.

SOL:N6247026R0013
Navfacsyscom Atlantic
Posted Dec 8
Due Dec 22
NAICS: 541990
13 days left

FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) SERVICES

SOL:19AQMM25D0306
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Dec 5
NAICS: 561210

Install Redundant Power Distribution

Department of the Army seeks 8(a) proposals for redundant power system installation at Cape Canaveral.

SOL:W9127825RA048
W074 Endist Mobile
Posted Dec 5
Due Dec 18
NAICS: 237130
9 days left

FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) SERVICES

SOL:19AQMM25D0339
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Dec 5
NAICS: 561210

FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) SERVICES

SOL:19AQMM25D0341
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Dec 5
NAICS: 561210

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