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.
Enterprise Network & Information Security Enhancement Data Loss Prevention
12-month DLP contract for IRS using Broadcom, Microsoft, Palo Alto, SPLUNK, CISCO; 8(a) small business set-aside.
OPM OIG Generative AI CLARITY Program Support Services BPA
Blanket Purchase Agreement for AI-driven analytics to support FEHBP oversight, set aside for 8(a) small businesses, 2026–2031.
Testing & Quality Assurance for AI Systems
Contract for 8A subcontract to test generative AI systems per federal standards in Washington, D.C.
Vector Database & Knowledge Base Development
Design and implement secure vector databases for AI under federal standards in D.C. by August 24, 2026.
Generative AI Use Case Identification & Business Analysis
Analyze OPM and OIG workflows to deploy compliant generative AI solutions within four weeks for 8A small business.
Data Infrastructure Assessment & Readiness Review
Assess data infrastructure for GenAI readiness with focus on quality, governance, and compliance in Washington, DC.
User Interface (UI) Design for GenAI Applications
8A set-aside for accessible AI interface design under GSA eBuy, DC performance, due August 24, 2026
API Architecture & Integration Services
8A subcontract for secure AI API integration with OPM systems in Washington, D.C., due August 24, 2026.
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