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.
Follow-On for Alarm Monitoring Services at Fort Hood, TX
Follow-on alarm monitoring services contract at Fort Hood for 8(a) businesses, firm-fixed-price, LPTA.
Davis-Monthan AFB Paving IDIQ Contract
Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract for airfield maintenance at Davis-Monthan AFB, set aside for 8(a) small businesses.
HARB Grounds Maintenance Services
Firm fixed-price 8(a) set-aside for landscaping services at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.
OCONUS Medical Q-Coded Services
Department of Defense seeks 8(a) IDIQ contracts for diverse OCONUS healthcare services in Indo-Pacific.
Request for Information (RFI) Defense Health Agency Facilities Enterprise (DHA FE), Project Support in Falls Church, VA
DoD seeks 8(a) businesses for Defense Health Agency support; responses due May 26, 2026.
Design-Build - Repair Multi-Service Troop Facility B2263
Renovate Building 2263 interior, install generator, perform site work; historical review required.
Environmental Training and Technical Support
Develop specialized environmental compliance training for military personnel on hazardous materials and spill response.
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Services
Hazardous waste management subcontract for 8(a) businesses, compliant with RCRA, EPCRA, and DoD standards.
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