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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.

Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) Sustainment Capabilities and Integration Directorate (SCDID) Army Modernization Sustainment Support Services

SOL:W91QF525CA048
W6QM Micc Ft Lee
Posted Dec 4
NAICS: 541990

NASA Protective Services Contract -South Region (NPSC-SR) II

SOL:80KSC026R0001-SS
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Posted Dec 4
Expired
NAICS: 561612

NASA Fire Services Contract (NFSC) II

SOL:80KSC026R0003-SS
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Posted Dec 4
Expired
NAICS: 561990

Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Storage Services in Vandenberg AFB, CA

DLA Energy seeks 8(a) firms for GOCO fuel storage, operations, and management at Vandenberg AFB.

SOL:SPE603-26-R-0508
DLA Energy
Posted Dec 3
Due Dec 18
NAICS: 493190
14 days left

Government-Owned, Contract-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Storage Services in Patrick AFB, FL

DLA Energy seeks 8(a) small business for fuels management at Patrick AFB, four-year fixed-price contract.

SOL:SPE603-26-R-0509
DLA Energy
Posted Dec 3
Due Dec 18
NAICS: 493190
14 days left

SCIF Construction Upgrade

SOL:FA940126Z1001
FA9401 377 Msg Pk
Posted Dec 3
Due Dec 17
NAICS: 236220
378 days left

Draft PWS for the MIOSS Program

Department of the Army seeks 8(a) firms for medical simulation instructor/operator support services.

SOL:MIOS-2026
W6QK Acc-orlando
Posted Dec 3
Due Jan 16
NAICS: 541990
43 days left

Roads & Grounds Services

Provide roads and grounds services at Fort McCoy for up to five years, 8a small businesses only.

SOL:W911SA26RA004
W6QM Micc Ft Mccoy (rc)
Posted Dec 2
Due Dec 17
NAICS: 561210
13 days left

7A21 - DocUsign

Procure 40,000 DocuSign envelopes and support for Navy Recruiting Command, 12/2025-12/2026.

SOL:N0018926QZ100
Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk
Posted Dec 2
Expired
NAICS: 541519

Operations and Maintenance Services at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

Provide maintenance and operations for W. Kerr Scott Project facilities, vehicles, and infrastructure.

SOL:W912PM26RA009
W074 Endist Wilmington
Posted Dec 2
Due Jan 9
NAICS: 561210
36 days left

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