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FAR 19.8 8(a) Business Development Program

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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.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Survey and Evaluation

Conduct archaeological surveys and evaluations at Fort Campbell for NRHP nomination, 8a set aside.

SOL:W9124825QA026
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Aug 29
Due Sep 5
NAICS: 541620
6 days left

Program and Analysis Control (PAAC VI) Support Services Draft Request for Propopsal (DRFP)

NASA GSFC seeks 8(a) IDIQ contract for program control and financial services, final RFP June 2025.

SOL:80GSFC24R0042
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Posted Aug 29
Expired
NAICS: 541330

Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

DHS seeks 8(a) small business proposals for Protective Security Officer services at Redstone Arsenal.

SOL:70RFP125RE4000004
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
Posted Aug 28
Expired
NAICS: 561612

Draft RFP ? MATOC IDIQ 8(a) Construction ? Fort Drum, NY

Fort Drum MICC seeks 8(a) construction firms' feedback on draft IDIQ RFP by September 26, 2025.

SOL:W911S226RA002
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 26
NAICS: 236220
27 days left

Electric Security System Maintenance

Preventative maintenance contract for Naval Air Station Mayport ESS, base year plus four options, 8(a) set aside.

SOL:N6883625QS108
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 8
NAICS: 561621
9 days left

Paving IDIQ at JBLM, WA

$50M IDIQ contract for paving at JBLM, WA awarded to Alutiiq Operations Services, LLC (8(a)).

SOL:W911S825DA016
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Aug 28
NAICS: 237310

USAF Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) Supplies, Services, and Deliverables Request For Proposal (RFP)

U.S. Air Force seeks 8(a) firms for five-year IDIQ contract supporting RDIF, Irregular Warfare, C4ISR.

SOL:FA8629-25-R-B007
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Aug 28
Due Oct 14
NAICS: 336413
45 days left

Request for Proposal (RFP) for H-1 Modernization Services

Naval Air Systems Command seeks 8a businesses for H-1 aircraft modernization, deadline September 8, 2025.

SOL:N0001924R0066
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 8
NAICS: 336411
9 days left

Uniform, Equipment Issue, and Laundry Services

Contract for uniform, equipment issuance, laundry, inventory management at FLETC Glynco, 8(a) set-aside.

SOL:70LGLY25RGLB00005
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
Posted Aug 28
Expired
NAICS: 561210

SXHT 09-1000 - Repair Water Lines, Various

Firm-fixed-price repair contract for water lines at Patrick Space Force Base, $5-10M, 8(a) set-aside.

SOL:FA252125B0008
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 10
NAICS: 237110
11 days left

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