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.
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
US Army seeks 5-year BOA for Low-Level Radioactive Waste removal; 8(a) competitive set-aside.
NIH Medical Support Assistants
NIH seeks 8(a) Medical Support Assistants for patient services in Bethesda, proposals due May 28, 2026.
NASA Protective Services Contract -South Region (NPSC-SR) II
Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services
U.S. Army seeks Small Business 8(a) for security support at Aberdeen Test Center, proposals due May 2026.
Janitorial Services in Beeville, TX - 100% 8(a) Set Aside
Firm-fixed price janitorial contract for 8(a) firms at Beeville Recruitment Office, due May 11, 2026.
J2 Physical Security Services
Provide physical and information security services for USSOUTHCOM across Central and South America.
EV32 NIROP Fridley Site 5 O M
DoD 8(a) set-aside solicitation for environmental cleanup O&M at Fridley, MN, due May 2026.
Program Analysis and Administrative Support Services
Firm fixed-price contract for program analysis and admin support, June 2026-June 2027, 8(a) small business only.
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