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.
EAGLE Fort Irwin, CA W519TC-25-R-0009
Provide maintenance, supply, transportation services at Fort Irwin; 8(a) set-aside, deadline February 12, 2026.
Medical Logistics Warehouse
Seeking proposals for DoD medical logistics warehouse services, 8(a) set-aside, Minnesota location, deadline March 2026.
BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (BOS) SERVICES AT THE U.S. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO (MCBQ), VIRGINIA AND OUTLYING AREA
Provide Base Operations Support services at U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, targeting 8(a) small businesses.
Award - Federal Occupational Health (FOH) â Information Technology (IT) Staffing Support Services for 75P00125R00014
FOH seeks 8(a) firms for ITSM support, proposals due June 30, 2025, Rockville-based.
Grounds Services - Ogden
Treasury seeks 8(a) proposals for grounds maintenance at Ogden IRS, March-November 2026, fixed price.
AFTAC CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES (ACASS)
AFTAC seeks 8(a) contractor for non-personal acquisition planning and contract administration support.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Second Level Engineering Services
RFI TCS 8(a) VIK TDP PI
U.S. Army seeks 8(a) small businesses for integration and production of tactical radios, due March 2026.
Postwide Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)
MATOC for post-wide construction at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 8(a) set-aside, firm-fixed price, five-year term.
Ground Maintenance
Firm Fixed Price ground maintenance contract at Fort Buchanan for 8(a) firms, releasing February 2026.
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