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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.

Tools and Parts Attendants

8(a) contractor manages tools and parts at Robins AFB, ensuring safety, staffing, and compliance.

SOL:FA857126Q0035
FA8571 Maintenance Contracting Afsc Pzim
Posted Jan 16
Due Feb 6
NAICS: 561210
18 days left

Synopsis - Fort Drum MATOC

Fort Drum MICC seeks 8(a) construction firms' feedback on draft IDIQ RFP by September 26, 2025.

SOL:W911S226RA002
W6QM Micc-ft Drum
Posted Jan 16
Due Feb 2
NAICS: 236220
14 days left

Operations and Maintenance Services at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

Operations, maintenance, and repair services for W. Kerr Scott Reservoir facilities, February 2026–2030.

SOL:W912PM26RA009
W074 Endist Wilmington
Posted Jan 16
Due Jan 23
NAICS: 561210
4 days left

Install Redundant Power Distribution

DoD seeks 8(a) small businesses for redundant power distribution installation in Cape Canaveral.

SOL:W9127825RA048
W074 Endist Mobile
Posted Jan 16
Expired
NAICS: 237130

Residential Alarm Monitoring Service

Residential alarm monitoring, installation, maintenance for 8(a) small businesses, American Consulate Monterrey.

SOL:19MX5626Q0002
American Consulate Monterrey
Posted Jan 15
Expired
NAICS: 561621

JB-MDL Base Telecommunications Systems Maintenance

Fixed-price telecom system maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, from March 2026.

SOL:FA448426R0006
FA4484 87 Cons Pk
Posted Jan 15
Due Jan 28
NAICS: 517111
9 days left

GB CAS - Cloud Assessment, Cloud Migration, Cloud Continuous Development, and Cybersecurity

USAF seeks IDIQ contract for cloud services and cybersecurity upgrades, response due January 2026.

SOL:FA8771-25-R-0017
FA8771 Aflcmc Gbk
Posted Jan 15
Due Jan 29
NAICS: 518210
10 days left

Postwide Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

MATOC for post-wide construction at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 8(a) set-aside, firm-fixed price, five-year term.

SOL:W56ZTN26R0004
W6QK Acc-apg Director
Posted Jan 15
Due Feb 17
NAICS: 236220
29 days left

R--STSSC IDIQ Southeast Region

USGS seeks 8(a) small business for five-year science and technical support contract starting April 2026.

SOL:140G0125R0010
Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-national
Posted Jan 15
Due Jan 26
NAICS: 541990
7 days left

Roads and Grounds Service - Fort McCoy, WI

Provide roads and grounds services at Fort McCoy; 1-month phase-in, 11-month base, multiple option years.

SOL:W911SA26RA004
W6QM Micc Ft Mccoy (rc)
Posted Jan 15
Due Jan 28
NAICS: 561210
9 days left

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