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.
Kennedy Operational and Institutional Support (KOIS) Contract.
KOIS Contract provides OSHA, EPA training, logistics, compliance, ASL at Kennedy Space Center starting 2028.
NASA Communication Services
Secure communication services contract for NASA, designated for 8(a) small business participation.
Design-Build - Repair Multi-Service Troop Facility B2263
Design-Build renovation of historic Building 2263, including generator installation and site work.
Helmet, Flight Deck, Cranial, HGU-98/P
Naval Air Warfare Center seeks 8(a) small businesses to supply HGU-98/P flight helmets by July 7, 2026, in Patuxent River, Maryland.
JBMHH Porch and Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Repair and replace porches, sidewalks, and patios at Fort Myer under 8(a) sole source for small disadvantaged businesses.
B407 Roof Inlet Pipe Lining Repair
8(a) sole-source contract for emergency epoxy pipe-lining at Fort Myer, Virginia, to stop water damage and mold risk.
OCONUS Medical Q-Coded Services
Amends OCONUS medical services contract for pricing transparency and minor performance statement clarifications.
JBMHH Kitchen Exhaust Hood & Dryer Duct
8(a) sole source for kitchen exhaust hood and dryer duct work at Fort Myer, VA, due July 2, 2026.
Army - West Point Integrated IT Support Services - MRAS
GSA seeks industry input for West Point IT services via RFI1818984, set aside for 8(a), due July 1, 2026, responses only via online form.
Virtual Instructor-Led HR Training (VILT) Delivery
8a set-aside for remote virtual HR training delivery to federal workforce via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
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