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.
SEA S Concourse Evolution (SCE) – Bid Package 02
Sea Concourse Evolution Bid Package 02: demolition, construction, aviation systems set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses.
Sanitary Sewer & Recycled Water Project
Colusa sewer and recycled water project bids due Sept 1, 2026, targeting disadvantaged businesses, NAICS 237110.
Military-Compliant Packaging and Marking Services
DHS seeks 8(a) subcontractor for MIL-STD packaging and labeling services in Curtis Bay.
Anchor Windlass Overhaul Kit Assembly and Supply
Supply and assembly of 10 anchor windlass overhaul kits for DHS in Maryland.
Precision Bearing and Mechanical Component Supply
DHS 8(a) sole source contract for precision bearings and components in Curtis Bay.
Mouse Digital Ventilated Cage (DVC) Individually Ventilated Rack System – Pilot Expansion and Software License
NIH sole-source contract with Tecniplast for Digital Ventilated Cage system expansion in Maryland.
PARTS KIT, HOIST
USCG seeks ten anchor windlass overhaul kits from Norfolk Bearings by August 2026.
Training Analysis Evaluation Product Request for Proposal (8A Set-Aside)
8(a) small business IDIQ for Marine Corps training analysis and system support, firm-fixed-price, best-value award.
Packaging, Marking, and Barcoding Services
DHS 8(a) subcontract for packaging, marking, and barcoding vaneaxial fans in Curtis Bay.
Supply of Vaneaxial Fan Units (NSN: 4140-01-161-0793)
DHS 8(a) sole source contract for three vaneaxial fan units delivered to Curtis Bay.
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