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.
Kennedy Operational and Institutional Support (KOIS) Contract.
KOIS Contract provides OSHA, EPA training, logistics, compliance, ASL at Kennedy Space Center starting 2028.
NASA Communication Services
Secure communication services contract for NASA, designated for 8(a) small business participation.
Correspondence Tracking System Operations and Maintenance
Maintain and support Appian-based OS Correspondence Tracking System with federal compliance, help desk, and security authorization in Washington, DC.
Preclinical Validation of Behavioral Economic Methods for Abuse Potential Assessment
FDA seeks 8(a) firm to develop preclinical models predicting drug abuse potential using behavioral economic methods.
Mount, Mortar
Army seeks firm-fixed price mortar mount under 8A set-aside, five-year base with one-year option, FOB origin, certified TDP access required.
Missile Guidance Console Supply
8(a) sole-source contract for military missile guidance consoles to be delivered in Andover, Massachusetts, under DLA Aviation oversight.
Power Cable Assembly Supply
8(a) sole source contract for military power cables to Andover, MA, issued by DoD with August 14, 2026 deadline.
Ruggedized Laptop Supply
Sole-source 8(a) subcontract for MIL-STD-810 rugged laptops delivered to Andover, MA, due August 14, 2026.
Lightning Arrestor Supply
Sole-source 8(a) subcontract for IEEE-compliant lightning arresters to protect defense systems, awarded to small disadvantaged business in Andover, MA.
FOC Panel Assembly Integration
8(a) sole source contract for military fiber optic assemblies, Andover location, DLA Aviation, response due August 14, 2026.
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