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8(a) Sole Source Opportunities

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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.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Repairs

$4.9M contract to The Blackledge Group for hurricane repairs in Key West, awarded 2025.

SOL:N6945025C1047
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 29
NAICS: 236220

Advance Training and Maintenace Course

Navy sole-sources Sauer Compressors for WP5000 compressor training, September 2025 delivery.

SOL:N42158RC50913
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 29
Due Sep 3
NAICS: 611430
4 days left

8(a) Web Design and Content Management Support Services

Endictus Corp awarded $1.5M sole source contract for Pentagon web design, 12-month base plus options.

SOL:HQ003425CE081
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
Posted Aug 29
NAICS: 541511

Hurricane Helen and Milton Repairs, NASKW, FL

Navy awards $3.96M sole-source 8(a) contract to CCI for hurricane repairs at Naval Air Station Key West.

SOL:N6945025F1190
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 29
NAICS: 236220

8(a) Program Analytical Support Services

Nalu Federal LLC awarded $8.2M 8(a) fixed-price contract for Pentagon analytical support.

SOL:HQ003425CE075
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
Posted Aug 29
NAICS: 541611

BNL Actuator Valves

Procurement of BNL Actuator Valves for Navy OPA system, sole source 8(a) set-aside, Philadelphia.

SOL:SIMACQ-PD-33-0118
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 4
NAICS: 332912
5 days left

Infrastructure Support Services

Kikaha Solutions awarded $27.4M sole-source contract for Naval infrastructure support in Norco, California.

SOL:N6426725C1001
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Aug 28
NAICS: 541330

Large Aircraft Maintenance Shelters (LAMS) - Ceiling Increase

Contract ceiling increased to $50M for Air Force LAMS project awarded sole source to 8(a) tribally owned RED CANYON PERIKIN JV.

SOL:FA910125DB005
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Aug 28

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Removal

GSI North America awarded $16M fixed-price contract for UXO removal at White Sands Missile Range.

SOL:FA910125DB011
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Aug 28
NAICS: 562910

Bradford Burge

Contract for exclusive 8(a) maintenance of NIH's two GE 3 Tesla MRI scanners, supporting 250+ researchers.

SOL:NIMH25002442
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Posted Aug 28
Due Sep 12
NAICS: 811210
12 days left

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