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.
Alvarado Trunk Sewer & Water Main Relocations
Infrastructure relocation project in California for disadvantaged businesses, due October 26, 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.
Large-Scale LP-DED Additive Manufacturing Services
8(a) sole source subcontract for large-scale additive manufacturing of NASA heat sink chambers.
Specialty Metal Powder Supply (HR-1 and Ni-Alloys)
8(a) sole source subcontract for supplying high-purity metal powders to NASA prime contractors.
Precision Metrology and Laser Scanning Services
8(a) subcontract for high-precision laser scanning and hardware inspection for NASA projects.
Industrial Gas and Consumables Supply
8(a) sole source subcontract for industrial gases and consumables for NASA projects.
NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples
RPM Innovations will manufacture large-scale heat sink chambers for NASA using laser deposition.
AEGIS Double Duty Cross Field Amplifier (DDCFA) Microwave Tubes (MWT) with Gold Tube Testing, Production, Evaluation, and Rebuild. (Formerly synopsized as N0016426RWP07).
Limited source 8(a) contract for Double Duty Cross Field Amplifier production and support.
DHR Installation Administrative Services FY27-30
8(a) set-aside for administrative and mail center support at Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks.
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