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Our AI-powered platform helps you find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts before your competition. Be first to know about opportunities with early alerts and competitive intelligence.

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.

Tools and Parts Attendants

8(a) contractor manages tools and parts at Robins AFB, ensuring safety, staffing, and compliance.

SOL:FA857126Q0035
FA8571 Maintenance Contracting Afsc Pzim
Posted Jan 26
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 561210
11 days left

Site Support Services

Site Support services contract for Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY, starting June 2026.

SOL:FA875126R0004
FA8751 Afrl Riko
Posted Jan 26
Due Feb 27
NAICS: 561210
32 days left

Base Operations Support Services, Rivanna Station, Virginia

Base Operations Support Services at Rivanna Station, VA requiring security clearance, comprehensive facility maintenance.

SOL:W5168W-26-R-A016
W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Sam Houston
Posted Jan 26
Due Feb 13
NAICS: 561210
18 days left

MITD Craftmaster Instructor Support

Instructor support services for DoD Fort Eustis; 8(a) set aside; responses due January 27, 2026.

SOL:PANMCC-25-P-0000-019476
W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Eustis
Posted Jan 26
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 611710
11 days left

Repair and Installation of Fences and Gates

Repair and installation of fences and gates at Fort Buchanan, $5-$10M, small business 8(a) only.

SOL:W912C326BA001
W6QM Micc-fort Buchanan (rc)
Posted Jan 26
Due Feb 18
NAICS: 238990
23 days left

Carlisle Barracks Job Order Contract (JOC)

Construction services contract for Carlisle Barracks, 8(a) set-aside, 60-month indefinite delivery.

SOL:W5168W26RA007
W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Sam Houston
Posted Jan 23
Due Feb 26
NAICS: 236220
31 days left

Amendment 001 PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND (INSCOM) G-1 RFI 8(a) Set-Aside

Seeking 8(a) small businesses for professional, administrative support to US Army INSCOM G-1 at Fort Belvoir.

SOL:PANDTA-24-P-00007880
W4GG Hq US Army Tacom
Posted Jan 23
Due Feb 2
NAICS: 561110
7 days left

Presque Isle Beach Nourishment – Presolicitation Announcement

U.S. Army Corps seeks 8(a) contractor for $20M beach nourishment at Presque Isle, Erie, PA.

SOL:W912P4
W072 Endist Buffalo
Posted Jan 22
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 237990
11 days left

ENTERPRISE HEALTH UNIT SERVICES

FLETC seeks 8(a) proposals for Enterprise Health Unit Services at four U.S. training sites, deadline February 23, 2026.

SOL:70LGLY26RGLB00001
Fletc Glynco Operations
Posted Jan 22
Due Feb 23
NAICS: 621999
28 days left

Regional 8A Refuse Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Service

NAVFAC seeks 8(a) firms for Integrated Solid Waste Management in DC-area military installations.

SOL:N4008026R
Navfacsyscom Washington
Posted Jan 22
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 562111
11 days left

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