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.
Technical Support Services
8(a) firm provides IT support using Power Platform, Oracle, Informatica, and SharePoint under strict IRS security rules, remote with occasional DC travel.
Power Platform Development (Power Apps & Power Automate)
8A subcontract for Power Apps and Power Automate development integrating IRS systems remotely under NAICS 541512.
Quality Assurance & Surveillance Support
Remote 8(a) subcontract for IRS QASP compliance, remote performance, metrics-based quality monitoring, bid due July 10, 2026.
Oracle Data Warehouse & Informatica ETL Support
Support Oracle data warehouse and Informatica ETL for IRS reporting via remote 8A subcontract.
Transition Planning & Knowledge Transfer
8A set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses to transfer knowledge and ensure seamless operations remotely in California.
Power BI & Data Visualization / Dashboard Development
8(a) small business to develop Section 508-compliant Power BI dashboards for IRS executive analytics via remote work.
Project Management & Technical Oversight
Remote project management for IRS technical integration, per PMBOK, monthly reports, 8(a) small business subcontract, deadline July 10, 2026
Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Online Administration
Administer Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online for IRS remotely under 8A subcontract, complying with IRS security policies.
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