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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.

F--Technical Assistance Contract(s) (TACs) for EM Field Sites.

Technical Assistance Contract for Environmental Management, 8(a) set-aside, remediation services, responses due December 18, 2025.

SOL:89303326REM000150
Em-environmental Management Con Bus Ctr
Posted Nov 26
Due Dec 18
NAICS: 562910
21 days left

Calibration and Repair Support Services

NSWCDD seeks 8(a) SeaPort-NxG contractors for calibration and repair supporting Navy RDTE functions.

SOL:N0017826R3005
Nswc Dahlgren
Posted Nov 25
Due Jan 7
NAICS: 541330
41 days left

7E--R10 Multi-Regional Information Technology Support Services (MRITSS)

EPA Region 10 IT support contract for service desk, network, and equipment management, 8a small business.

SOL:68HE0726R0002
Region 7 Contracting Office
Posted Nov 24
NAICS: 541519

Fire System and Suppression Maintenance and Repair

Structured cabling services for NIEHS, 8(a) businesses only, five-year term, rapid emergency response required.

SOL:75N99026R00002
NIH A E Construction
Posted Nov 24
Due Dec 22
NAICS: 238210
25 days left

Award Notification

SOL:W912DR25RA024
W2SD Endist Baltimore
Posted Nov 24
NAICS: 541330

Base Telecommunication Systems (BTS) at Altus AFB, OK

Provide 24/7 telecom O&M services at Altus AFB via 8(a) small business set-aside.

SOL:FA441926R0001
FA4419 97 Conf Cc
Posted Nov 21
Due Jan 7
NAICS: 517111
41 days left

Bethel FAA Station, Alaska, Remedial Action Remedial Investigation, and Site Investigation

FAA seeks SBA 8(a) vendors for soil and groundwater remediation at Bethel Station, Alaska.

SOL:697DCK-26-R-00065
697DCK Regional Acquisitions Svcs
Posted Nov 21
Due Dec 5
NAICS: 562910
8 days left

PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS: FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECURITY TRAINING CENTER FACILITY STAFFING AND CAFETERIA OPERATIONS

Contract for FASTC facility staffing, cafeteria services with diverse menus, Secret clearance required, 8(a) set-aside.

SOL:19AQMM26R0009
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Nov 21
Due Dec 8
NAICS: 561499
11 days left

Rock Island Arsenal Base Operations Support Services - Site Visit

SOL:W519TC-26-R-BOSS
W6QK Acc-ri
Posted Nov 21
Expired

Public Affairs Strategic Operations

DTRA seeks 8(a) small businesses for public affairs, media, multimedia services, DoD clearance required.

SOL:HDTRA1-26-R-0014
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Posted Nov 21
Due Dec 5
NAICS: 541820
8 days left

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