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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.

Preventative Maintenance at The Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant (HRP).

Maintenance services contract for Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant; includes repairs, inspections, and service calls.

SOL:HQ003426RE016
Washington Headquarters Services
Posted Jan 30
Due Feb 16
NAICS: 238220
15 days left

DESIGN-BUILD / DESIGN-BID-BUILD, INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PENNSYLVANIA AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Navy IDIQ MACC for general construction across Pennsylvania, focusing on diverse facility projects.

SOL:N4008525R2684
Navfacsyscom Mid-atlantic
Posted Jan 30
Expired
NAICS: 236220

Pre-solicitation Notice: On-Ramp for the Department of Defense OMNIBUS IV Multiple-Award Contract

DHACA will issue an 8(a)-set aside RFP for OMNIBUS IV on-ramp, supporting military medical R&D.

SOL:HT942626RE002
Defense Health Agency
Posted Jan 30
NAICS: 541714

Zoom for Government

Government contract for FedRAMP-authorized Zoom services, licenses, and secure virtual meeting solutions.

SOL:49100426P0003
Division Of Acq And Cooperative Support
Posted Jan 30
Due Feb 4
NAICS: 517121
3 days left

Records Management/Declassification

DISA seeks sources for records management and declassification support, 8(a) set-aside, Fort Meade.

SOL:632673915
Defense Information Systems Agency
Posted Jan 30
Due Feb 16
NAICS: 518210
15 days left

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.

SOL:20154783
Administration Facilities Training Contracting Division
Posted Jan 30
Due Feb 16
NAICS: 237990
15 days left

Sources Sought Notice for Follow-on Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) BPA

Department of State seeks 8(a) small businesses for IT support services BPA in Washington, DC.

SOL:19AQMM26N0091
Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 13
NAICS: 541519
12 days left

Annette Island, AK Remedial Investigation (RI) and Remedial Action (RA) for Site 51 and 53

FAA seeks SBA 8(a) contractor for environmental remediation at two contaminated Alaska tribal sites.

SOL:697DCK-26-R-00129
697DCK Regional Acquisitions Svcs
Posted Jan 29
Due Feb 9
NAICS: 562910
8 days left

DLA Distribution Labor Support

Presolicitation for 8(a) small business labor support in warehousing for DLA Distribution, DoD.

SOL:SP330026R5006
DLA Distribution
Posted Jan 29
NAICS: 493110

Tyndall Mess Attendant Recompete

RFI for mess attendant services at Tyndall AFB, 12-month base with four option years.

SOL:FA481926R0001
FA4819 325 Cons Pkp
Posted Jan 29
Due Mar 31
NAICS: 722310
58 days left

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