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.
Integrated Parts Packaging and Shipping
8(a) sole source subcontract for packaging and shipping three parts to CGC Waesche in Alameda, CA, under SFLC Procurement Branch 2.
Drive Belt Supply
Sole-source 8(a) contract for drive belt 0021-3311-900 to be delivered in Alameda, CA by July 3, 2026.
Centrifugal Clutch Supply
Sole source 8(a) subcontract for centrifugal clutch part 2057-3385-020 delivery to Alameda, California for CGC Waesche.
Three-Phase AC Motor Supply
Sole-source 8(a) contract for 9990-0395-467 motor delivery to Alameda by July 3, 2026, under DHS SFLC.
USCGC WAESCHE FUEL OIL PUMP (FOP) MOTOR
Sole source 8(a) contract to GEA for fuel pump motor assembly, delivery by Dec 10, 2026, to Alameda.
Rapid-Turnaround Visual Communications Support
U.S. FDA seeks rapid visual communications for emergency health messaging, with Level 1 deliverables due in four hours, Silver Spring-based, NAICS 541430.
FDA Visual Identity-Compliant Digital Content Creation
FDA seeks 8(a) small business for compliant digital visual content in Silver Spring.
Section 508 & WCAG-Compliant EIT Deliverables Development
Develop Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A/AA compliant tech deliverables for FDA under 8A subcontract in Silver Spring.
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