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.
PURIFIED WATER REPLENISHMENT-SAN JACINTO VALLEY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY-SPECIFICATION NO. 1472W
J.F. Shea seeks DBE sub-bids for San Jacinto water facility by October 20, 2026.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 3
Hensel Phelps seeks 8A small business bids for Sea-Tac airport construction subsystems.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 2.1
8A set-aside concrete project for Sea-Tac Airport, budget 8-10 million, bids due 10/21/2026.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
Infrastructure project in California for Small Disadvantaged Businesses due October 26, 2026.
SABER FY 27-32
USAF 8(a) IDIQ for Wright-Patterson AFB base engineering and construction up to $175M.
Recycling Services
G6 AV/IT Support Services
8A set-aside AV/IT support for Army facilities at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
G6 AV/IT Support Services
8A set-aside AV/IT support for Army MSCoE at Fort Leonard Wood over five years.
Nitrogen generator preventative maintenance
Sole source fixed price contract for Peak Scientific to maintain nitrogen generators.
711th HPW Mission Support Services MAC IDIQ
AFRL 8(a) MAC for mission support services, $505 million value, five-year ordering period.
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