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.
J6 Program Management Office Support Services
USSOCOM seeks 8(a) contractor for IT management, strategic planning, and technical support in Tampa.
Notice of Intent - Increase Capacity on $75M PRAC MATOC
U.S. Army Corps increases PRAC MATOC by $10M to $85M for hazardous waste remediation.
Remove and Install Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) Flooring BLDG 1001
Remove and install 1,500 sq ft vinyl tile flooring and base in nine rooms at Fort Bliss.
Subcontract Opportunity Decomposition Failed
Department of Defense 8a subcontract posted June 4, 2026, with June 22 deadline; limited details due to system error.
WWTP REPAIR CLARIFIER #2
Repair of WWTP clarifier #2 in Chesapeake, VA; limited to MACC 8(a) contractors.
ELEX UNIT, CONTROL
DLA seeks qualified manufacturers for M-E8 Electronic Unit Control, targeting small business competition.
SABER IDIQ - Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam
Seeking 8(a) firms for $25M-$100M SABER IDIQ construction contract at Andersen AFB, Guam.
Janitorial Services-NIEHS at RTP
Janitorial services contract for NIEHS in Durham, set aside for 8a small businesses, NAICS 561720.
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