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.
DRAFT Data Privacy Information Management System (
DoD solicitation for the sustainment of the Data Privacy Information Management System.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
S.C. Valley Engineering infrastructure project in California for Small Disadvantaged Businesses by October 2026.
South Concourse Evolution (SCE) Bid Package 2.1
8A set-aside concrete project for Sea-Tac Airport, budget 8-10 million, bids due 10/21/2026.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
GSE Construction seeks certified small businesses for Merced sewer and wastewater plant improvements.
Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) & Requirements Management
8(a) subcontract for DoD business process re-engineering and requirements management at Fort Lee.
Information Assurance & RMF Compliance Support
Subcontract for DoD RMF cybersecurity compliance and documentation support at Fort Lee.
Program Management & Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Support
8(a) subcontract for DCA program management and IMS support due October 30, 2026.
DoD Financial Management & Budgetary Analysis
DoD 8(a) subcontract for financial management and budgetary support at Fort Lee.
DoD Acquisition & Source Selection Support
8(a) subcontract for DoD acquisition and source selection support at Fort Lee.
RFI-ePMO Support Services
DoD seeks capabilities statements from 8(a) firms for ePMO support services.
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