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.
Sanitary Sewer & Recycled Water Project
Colusa sewer and recycled water project bids due Sept 1, 2026, targeting disadvantaged businesses, NAICS 237110.
SEA S Concourse Evolution (SCE) – Bid Package 02
Sea Concourse Evolution Bid Package 02: demolition, construction, aviation systems set-aside for small disadvantaged businesses.
HHS CDC - Data Hub Operations, Technical, & Analytic Professional Services - MRA
GSA 8A set-aside RFI for HHS CDC Data Hub professional services due August 2026.
Airborne Infection Isolation Room Certification and Maintenance
ICE seeks 8(a) firms for annual maintenance and certification of 62 airborne infection isolation rooms per federal health standards.
Project Management and 8(a) Contract Oversight
DOE 8(a) subcontract for project management and oversight, due August 25, 2026.
Security Compliance and Audit Readiness Consulting
DOE 8(a) subcontract for CATS security compliance, FISMA/NIST audits, and ATO renewals.
System Maintenance and Tier 2/3 Help Desk Support
8(a) set-aside for CATS application maintenance and help desk support due August 25, 2026.
Secure Software Development for Federal Clearance Systems
DOE seeks 8(a) subcontractor for secure software development for Federal Clearance Systems.
Database Administration for Sensitive Personnel Systems
DOE seeks 8(a) subcontractor for secure CATS database administration and personnel data management.
DOE/NNSA Clearance Action Tracking System (CATS) Development & Maintenance Support Services.
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