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.
To qualify for 8(a) contracts, your business must be certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business by the SBA.
Eligibility Criteria
Economic Disadvantage
Recent contract opportunities in the 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) set-aside program.
NASA seeks small disadvantaged businesses for 5-year facility operations and maintenance at Ames Research Center.
FAA seeks 8(a) set-aside engineering services contract, ID/IQ, one-year base plus four options.
USCG contracts 8(a) small businesses for family housing maintenance, IDIQ, 2026-2030, proposals due November 14.
Seven-year $20M 8(a) IDIQ contract for general construction, maintenance, renovation at Dover AFB.
Construction of new shops building at Freshwater Bayou Lock for 8(a) businesses, $5-10M value.
Louisiana National Guard seeks 8(a) contractors for base camp services, IDIQ contract, responses due November 13.
DHS solicits 8(a) small businesses for 5-year armed security services in Puerto Rico.
U.S. Army Corps seeks 8(a) small business for $47M operations contract, one-year performance.
DISA seeks 8(a) small business for armed security, access control, 24/7 at San Antonio data center.
Air Force seeks 8(a) contractors for Middle East Force Protection logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.
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