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.
Joint Safety and Health Institutional Facilities Team (JSHIFT)
NASA contract for 8(a) businesses providing safety, fire, and health services at three research centers.
NASA Research and Education Support Services III (NRESS III)
Program management services for NASA's peer review process supporting research, technology, and STEM initiatives.
Replace C-5 Substation Primary Transformers, Phase 1
Replace one 115/13.8kV 30MVA transformer at C5 substation, Kennedy Space Center, NASA contract.
Programmatic and Institutional Knowledge Services
Supports NASA event logistics and coordination via 8(a) small business for knowledge sharing.
Ames Facilities Support Services (AFSS) II:
Contract for 8a small disadvantaged businesses providing maintenance and engineering at NASA Ames Research Center.
NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquified Natural Gas
Procurement of LNG for NASA centers via 8(a) bulk tanker contract under NAICS 325120.
Laboratory Services Contract (LSC)
Laboratory services contract for Stennis Space Center covering management, safety, calibration, and environmental labs.
AV Collaboration & Secure Wireless for the design, purchase, installation, maintenance and support of Secure Wireless in the facility located at Capitol View Building.
Design, install, and maintain secure wireless system for Ginnie Mae under 8(a) small business program.
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