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.
NTUA - Tuba City WWTP Improvements (NTUA-2026), Tuba City, AZ
GSE Construction seeks certified disadvantaged subcontractors for Tuba City WWTP project by November 2026.
City of Redlands - Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Phase 2 (521006), Redlands, CA
GSE Construction seeks certified diverse subcontractors for Redlands Wastewater Plant upgrades by November 2026.
Chiquola and Clatworthy Subbasing Sewer Rehab Ph. 3- Town of Honea Path, SC
DBE subcontractors wanted for South Carolina sewer rehab project. Bid deadline November 24, 2026.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
GSE Construction seeks certified small businesses for Merced sewer and wastewater plant improvements.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
Infrastructure relocation project in California for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, starting March 2027.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
California infrastructure project for 8(a) and DBE firms starting March 2027.
Jefferson St. Pump Station Replacement
WG Construction seeks MBE/WBE subcontractors for Winchester pump station project; bids due November 12.
Heavy Equipment Freight Transportation (F.O.B. Destination)
8(a) subcontract for transporting three pile driver hammers to Curtis Bay, Maryland.
MIL-SPEC Industrial Packaging and Crating
DHS 8(a) subcontract for heavy-duty reusable crate construction and packaging in Maryland.
Industrial Surface Coating and Preservation Services
DHS sole source subcontract for industrial surface coating services in Curtis Bay, Maryland.
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