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.
Fort Gordon Base Operations Support Services
Seeking qualified 8(a) small businesses for comprehensive base operations support at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage Services
DoD seeks SDVOSB or WOSB for packing, containerization, drayage services at Fort Benning.
Fort Drum MATOC
Fort Drum MICC seeks 8(a) construction firms' feedback on draft IDIQ RFP by September 26, 2025.
N6247326RL001 (N6247321D0004, PTO X094); FACILITY SERVICE CONTRACT CONSOLIDATION 1 FOR NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, CALIFORNIA
NAICS 561210 facility services consolidation at Naval Base Point Loma; 8(a) small business set-aside.
Roads and Grounds Service - Fort McCoy, WI
Provide roads and grounds services at Fort McCoy; 1-month phase-in, 11-month base, multiple option years.
C2 Digital and Simulation Support
MICC Fort Leonard Wood seeks 8(a) small business for C2 digital training, firm-fixed price, one-year base plus options.
Tools and Parts Attendants
8(a) contractor manages tools and parts at Robins AFB, ensuring safety, staffing, and compliance.
Wiring Harness Support Services
RFP for 8(a) small businesses for wiring harness support, one-year base plus two options.
Fort Bliss Solid Waste Management (SWM) Refuse and Recycling Services
Fort Bliss seeks fixed-price contractor for waste management services with 4 option years, competitive 8(a) NAICS 562111.
ZLA PSB Roof Replacement
FAA seeks SBA 8(a) certified firms for $500K-$1M roofing replacement at Palmdale, CA.
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