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.
Flood Mitigation and Site Improvements Kingston Commons
Fixed-price flood mitigation contract at FLETC Glynco, Georgia; NDA and site visit mandatory.
Fiber Optic Lease at Albuquerque International Sunport
TSA to sole-source five-year fiber lease to Albuquerque for six fiber strands to support airport IT operations.
Rockland Piston Cylinder System
NASA sole sources Rockland Research for piston cylinder system under 8(a) program at Johnson Space Center.
HHS - Cybersecurity Support Services - MRAS
GSA seeks cybersecurity support via MRAS; 8(a) set aside, responses due July 9, 2026, via online form only.
Add/Alter T-7A Egress Facility, Bldg. 38
Construction of T-7A Egress Facility alterations, 8(a) sole source, proposals due July 9, 2026.
Custom Packaging and Protective Shipping Solutions
8(a) sole source contract for custom wooden foam-lined cases to transport NASA’s sensitive instruments, due July 3, 2026.
Supply of Mass Spectrometer (QMS 505 Aéolos)
NASA procures INFICON QMS 505 mass spectrometer via 8(a) sole source for mission-critical gas analysis.
Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance and Documentation
8(a) sole source contract for NASA QMS documentation and compliance support due July 3, 2026.
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