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.
Medical Logistics Warehouse
Seeking proposals for DoD medical logistics warehouse services, 8(a) set-aside, Minnesota location, deadline March 2026.
NRESS III RFP 80HQTR26R0002
NASA seeks 8(a) small businesses for IT and support services aiding research, education, and outreach.
Yuma, Arizona and El Centro, California Sectors-TI Maintenance Solicitation
Contract for specialized maintenance of border infrastructure in Yuma and El Centro, managed by DHS.
Intent Notice: Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order to replenish funds on the postage meter for the Fort Thompson Health Care Center, Fort Thompson SD 57339
Sole source $10,000 contract for Pitney Bowes postage services at Fort Thompson Health Center.
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.
Office Relocation, Storage, and Related Services â U.S. AbilityOne Commission
Contract for 8(a) firms to provide office relocation and storage services for U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
Repair and Installation of Fences and Gates
Repair and installation of fences and gates at Fort Buchanan, $5-$10M, small business 8(a) only.
Facilities Alterations, Repair, & Minor Construction
DoD seeks 8(a) firms for IDIQ construction contract at Letterkenny Army Depot, excluding MILCON.
Regional 8(a) Janitorial Services
Firm-fixed price IDIQ contract for 8(a) custodial services within 100 miles of Washington, DC.
Base Telecommunication Systems (BTS) at Altus AFB, OK
Altus AFB contracts 8(a) small business for 5-year telecom system O&M, requiring Cisco Gold Partner.
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