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.
Netherlands-Encoder Shaft Angle (ESA)
Defense Logistics Agency seeks market input for five encoder shafts for Patriot system, sole-source to Raytheon pending small business competition review.
Repair Building 3002 Fuel Cell Hangar
Firm fixed-price construction contract for 8(a) small businesses repairing Building 3002 Fuel Cell Hangar, $5-10 million.
Request for Proposal
U.S. Army seeks 8(a) small business for BMET services via IDIQ contract, proposals due July 21, 2026, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
FY26 National Defense University (NDU) BLDG 61 and 62 Classroom Renovation, Fort McNair, Washington, DC
Renovate classrooms at Fort McNair FY2026; 8(a) set-aside, proposals due August 17, 2026.
Dyess AFB, Custodial Services
Custodial services contract for Dyess AFB, Texas, five-year potential term, 8(a) set-aside, funds not yet appropriated.
Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
NASA seeks sole-source Solarcore Textile from LUKLA, INC., commercial item under FAR Part 12, due 2026.
E6B In-Flight Trainer (IFT) Aircraft FY26-FY31
Procure Boeing 737 flight hours for pilot training, 2026-2031, 8(a) small business set-aside.
AMRS SOFTWARE AND SUSTAINMENT
DoD seeks 8(a) small businesses to sustain Schneider Electric PME software for Air Force bases.
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