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.
31773835 M & R STATION & BARRACKS BUILDINGS at Sector St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, FL
Construction and maintenance of Coast Guard facilities in St. Petersburg, Florida under 8(a) program.
Truck Mobile Pre-Arrival Application for Office of Field Operations
Develop and support Truck Mobile Pre-Arrival app to streamline border truck processing, reducing manual entry.
JB MDL Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance
DoD seeks 8(a) firms for kitchen exhaust system maintenance at JB MDL, NJ; responses due March 10, 2026.
Open-End Repairs/Installation of Roofing and Related Work
Sources Sought for Mainframe and Legacy System Modernization
Department of Defense seeks 8(a) small businesses for legacy system modernization, responses due March 2026.
PenLink PLX and Support Services
Department of Homeland Security seeks PenLink PLX software license and support via 8(a) small business contract.
FM EPT YST RPR RPL - Upgrade Negative Air Pressure
Upgrade and repair exhaust, fire alarm, HVAC systems at Ysleta Border Patrol for CBP compliance.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT - Construction, Region C (DE, MD, VA, WV)
Job order contract for construction services in Region C, 8(a) set-aside, Maryland performance.
Medical Logistics Warehouse
Seeking proposals for DoD medical logistics warehouse services, 8(a) set-aside, Minnesota location, deadline March 2026.
Facilities Alterations, Repair, & Minor Construction
DoD seeks 8(a) firms for IDIQ construction contract at Letterkenny Army Depot, excluding MILCON.
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