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.
STB Data Management Services
8(a) set-aside for data management services, hybrid pricing, five-year term, DC-based with remote options, FISMA compliance, Moderate clearance required.
Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
Vendors to provision and manage secure AWS environments for DOT under federal compliance, ending August 3, 2026.
AI/ML & Analytics Platform Development
Design and implement secure AI/ML systems for DOT using RAG and dashboards under 8A set-aside.
Program Management & Oversight
Strategic oversight and compliance for DOT data program under 8(a) subcontract, D.C.-based, due August 3, 2026.
Data Governance Framework Implementation
Implement enterprise data governance for DOT under 8A program in Washington, D.C., ensuring federal compliance and data integrity.
Build & Transform Data Pipelines (ETL Development)
8A set-aside for secure cloud ETL pipelines to support DOT data workflows in Washington, D.C.
Data Operations Support
8(a) subcontract for data operations support in D.C. for DOT, restricted to certified small businesses.
Application Development & Sustainment
8A set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses to develop secure AWS-based applications in Washington, D.C., for DOT by August 3, 2026.
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