How is an 8(a) sole-source different from an 8(a) set-aside?

An 8(a) set-aside contract is competed among all eligible 8(a) firms, while a sole-source contract is awarded directly to a single 8(a) firm without competition.

What are the dollar limits for 8(a) sole-source awards?

The total value of an 8(a) sole-source contract cannot exceed $4.5 million for goods and services or $7 million for manufacturing.

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$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.

Vehicle Recompete: Idc 70CMSW22D00000004

DHS 8(a) IDIQ contract for interior outfitting, transition management, $8.7M ceiling, ends 2027.

SOL:N/A

Mission Support Washington

Posted Mar 22

NAICS: 541410

Vehicle Recompete: Idc N0018922DR005

Department of Defense IDIQ contract for office furniture, $3.15M ceiling, 8(a) sole source, Navy.

SOL:N/A

Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Posted Mar 22

NAICS: 337127

Vehicle Recompete: Idc N6945022D0059

DoD sole source contract, $4.5M ceiling, 8(a) set aside, ending September 2027, NAICS 236220.

SOL:N/A

Navfacsyscom Southeast

Posted Mar 20

NAICS: 236220

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CLEATUS FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A sole-source contract is an award given to a business without going through a competitive bidding process. This is an exception to the normal competitive bidding rules in government contracting.

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