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.
New SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements)
Contract for multi-site maintenance, repair, minor construction at Joint Base Charleston, task orders $2k-$2M.
Hazardous Material Support Operations (HMSO) for Ft. Bliss, Texas
Provide HMSO services at Fort Bliss, Texas, including hazardous material management, compliance, and reporting.
Custodial Services, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Seymour Johnson AFB seeks 8(a) contractor for comprehensive custodial services, one-year base plus options.
Congressional Advisory Support
Provide senior congressional advisory support and program management for Defense Health Agency, requiring security clearance.
Senior Congressional Communications Support
Provide senior strategic advisory for DHA R&D-MRDC congressional engagements, supporting defense health legislative priorities.
Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation and Compliance
Certified 8(a) firms submit OCI mitigation plans for DoD health contract, Fort Detrick, by May 15, 2026.
Security Compliance and Training Management
Manage DoD security compliance, SECRET clearance, CAC, CUI training; 8(a) subcontract at Fort Detrick.
Congressional Communications Support
Full-time 8(a) subcontractor to manage congressional communications and support at Fort Detrick.
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