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.
PURIFIED WATER REPLENISHMENT-SAN JACINTO VALLEY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY-SPECIFICATION NO. 1472W
J.F. Shea seeks DBE bids for San Jacinto water facility by October 20, 2026.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 3
Hensel Phelps seeks SDB bids for Seattle-Tacoma Airport construction by October 14, 2026.
Northside High School Area – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation in Houston, TX
S/M/WBE bid for Houston sanitary sewer rehabilitation; quotes due by October 6, 2026.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 2.1
Hensel Phelps seeks SDB bids for Sea-Tac concrete work by October 15, 2026.
Replace Boilers
DOJ 8(a) sole source contract for nationwide boiler replacement under NAICS 238220.
Desludge Wastewater Pond 3
DOJ 8(a) sole source contract for desludging Wastewater Pond 3 in Lompoc, California.
Install FCI FCI2 SHU Duress System
DOJ 8(a) sole source contract for duress alarm installation at FCI2 SHU, Louisiana.
Wire Fencing System
DOJ seeks 8(a) small businesses for a nationwide wire fencing system implementation.
ALEKNAGIK TECHNOLOGY, LLC
DOJ OJP seeks 8(a) small business legal support services in Washington, DC.
Waste Water Treatment
8(a) sole source wastewater treatment services for DOJ Bureau of Prisons in Bastrop, Texas.
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