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.
OCONUS Medical Q-Coded Services
Amendment updates pricing proposal access; minor edits, no major changes to Indo-Pacific medical services contract.
One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside Continuously Open Solicitation
OASIS+ IDIQ contract supports 8(a) small businesses for multi-agency professional services, open until 2027.
Administrative Support Services
DHS seeks 8(a) small businesses for one firm-fixed price administrative support contract.
Custodial Services for Fort Bliss
Provide custodial services, daily cleaning, and annual floor waxing at Fort Bliss buildings 1008-1009.
Davis-Monthan AFB Paving IDIQ Contract
Firm fixed-price IDIQ contract for airfield maintenance at Davis-Monthan AFB, $5-10M, 5 years.
J2 Physical Security Services
Provide comprehensive physical and information security services for USSOUTHCOM across Americas.
Design-Build - Repair Multi-Service Troop Facility B2263
Design-build renovation of historic Building 2263 with interior, exterior fixes, generator installation, DoD managed.
Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services
U.S. Army seeks Small Business 8(a) for security support at Aberdeen Test Center; deadline May 14, 2026.
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