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Our AI-powered platform helps you find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts before your competition. Be first to know about opportunities with early alerts and competitive intelligence.

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.

HQ AFMC A1 Command Human Resources Intelligence System (CHRIS) Support Services

DoD AFMC seeks 8(a) certified small businesses for CHRIS system support services.

SOL:01072026CHRISSS
FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi
Posted Jan 7
Due Jan 14
NAICS: 541511
6 days left

R--STSSC IDIQ Southeast Region

USGS seeks 8(a) small business for five-year science and technical support contract starting April 2026.

SOL:140G0125R0010
Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-national
Posted Jan 7
Due Jan 26
NAICS: 541990
19 days left

NOTICE OF 8A SET-ASIDE FOR AMLC FORCE PROTECTION DIRECTORATE LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Defense plans logistics support contract for medical materiel under AMLC with global scope.

SOL:W81K0426RA017
W40M USA Hca
Posted Jan 7
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 541614
29 days left

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Continuation of existing TeleRadiology (Off-site) Program (TRP) Radiology and Imaging Sciences Diagnostic Support

NIH sole sources TeleRadiology services to Valor Network Inc. for secure, certified imaging support.

SOL:NOI-CC-26-001854
National Institutes Of Health - Cc
Posted Jan 7
Due Jan 14
NAICS: 621111
6 days left

Draft PWS for the MIOSS Program

Draft MSTC contract seeks 8(a) small businesses for medical simulation instructor/operator support services.

SOL:MIOS-2026
W6QK Acc-orlando
Posted Jan 7
Due Jan 16
NAICS: 541990
8 days left

FA3016 - RFI - 8(a) - Project Labor Agreements

Department of Defense seeks 8(a) businesses for project labor info, responses due January 8, 2026.

SOL:FA301626Q7011
FA3016 502 Cons Cl
Posted Jan 7
Expired
NAICS: 236220

A-29 Spare Parts for RTAF

Draft RFP for A-29 spare parts for Royal Thai Air Force; feedback accepted until February 2026.

SOL:FA863726RB003
FA8637 Aflcmc Wid Attack Systems
Posted Jan 6
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 336413
29 days left

Operations and Maintenance Services at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

Operations, maintenance, and repair services for W. Kerr Scott Reservoir facilities, February 2026–2030.

SOL:W912PM26RA009
W074 Endist Wilmington
Posted Jan 6
Due Jan 23
NAICS: 561210
15 days left

Armed Protective Security Officer Services at Customs and Border Protection Locations throughout Puerto Rico for Federal Protective Service

DHS seeks armed security services at Puerto Rico CBP facilities via a five-year IDIQ contract.

SOL:70RFP126RE2000001
Fps East Ccg Division 1 Acq Division
Posted Jan 6
Due Jan 12
NAICS: 561612
4 days left

AMR PME SOFTWARE RFI

DoD seeks 8(a) small business information for PME software licenses and sustainment, Tyndall AFB.

SOL:FA805125S0001
FA8051 772 Ess Pkd
Posted Jan 6
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 513210
29 days left

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