8(a) Sole Source Opportunity at a Glance
Find 8(a) sole source opportunities designed for certified businesses - contracts awarded without competition.
$4.5M
The contract ceiling for all 8(a) sole-source contracts.
$7M
The contract ceiling for 8(a) sole-source manufacturing contracts.
90%
faster award process compared to competitive contracts, with direct awards typically processed within 90 days.
100%
Non-competitive awards - no bidding required for qualified 8(a) businesses.
8(a) Sole Source Eligibility
To be considered for a sole-source award, your business must first be certified as an 8(a) participant.
Standard Requirements
- Be a small disadvantaged business.
- Be at least 51% owned by a U.S. citizen who is socially and economically disadvantaged.
- Have a personal net worth of less than $850,000.
Sole Source Criteria
- The contract must be awarded at a fair market price.
- The total value must be below the contract ceilings ($4.5M or $7M for manufacturing) unless it is an entity-owned firm.
Latest 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) Contracts
Recent contract opportunities in the 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) set-aside program.
Quorum Federal User Subscription (Per-User Licensing)
Provision of Quorum Congressional Subscription licenses for DoD federal users, exclusively small business subcontract.
Custom Workflow Development & Configuration
Design and implement custom legislative workflows and automation for Quorum platform, DoD sole source.
Cybersecurity Compliance & CMMC Support
Subcontract for CMMC Level 1 compliance support, documentation, audits, and subcontractor monitoring in Baltimore.
Custom Software Configuration and Integration Services
Provide specialized custom software configuration and system integration for Quorum platform, DoD, Baltimore.
Additional Government Affairs Support Services
Provide supplementary government affairs support for Quorum platform adoption, training, and reporting.
Media Monitoring and News Intelligence Service
Provide media monitoring services via Quorum platform for DoD, 8(a) small business set-aside.
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Integration
Implement SFTP integration for secure DoD data exchange in Baltimore, set-aside under NAICS 541512.
Federal Government Lobbying Software Subscription
Subcontract for cloud-based legislative tracking software supporting federal lobbying, set aside for 8(a) businesses.
State Government Affairs Software Subscription
Provide legislative tracking software for DoD, reserved for 8(a) small businesses, Baltimore-based subcontract.
SFTP Integration for Data Exchange
Secure SFTP integration for automated data exchange between Quorum and government systems, sole source.
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