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.
PURIFIED WATER REPLENISHMENT-SAN JACINTO VALLEY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY-SPECIFICATION NO. 1472W
J.F. Shea seeks DBE sub-bids for San Jacinto water facility by October 20, 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.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
Infrastructure relocation project in California for Small Disadvantaged Businesses due October 26, 2026.
Franklin County - Sewer Collection System and WWTP Improvements (C-06-8304-210), Merced, CA
FCI Three Rivers-Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure
8(a) small business contract to replace electrical infrastructure at FCI Three Rivers, Texas.
Valve Component Pressure and NDE Testing
8(a) subcontract for NASA valve quality assurance, pressure testing, and MSS-SP-55 inspections.
Precision Machining of Valve Bodies and Housings
NASA 8(a) subcontract for precision machining fourteen stainless steel valve components.
CF8 Stainless Steel Valve Body Casting
NASA 8(a) subcontract for casting fourteen stainless steel high-pressure industrial water valve components.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Power Generation Maintenance
8(a) subcontract for GSE and power system maintenance at Fort Drum, New York.
SSA Operation and Supply Chain Management
8(a) subcontract for supply chain and tool crib operations at Fort Drum, NY.
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