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.
Construction of a Unisig Machine Foundation for Watervliet Arsenal
Armitage Architecture awarded $1.13M 8(a) sole-source contract for concrete foundation at Watervliet Arsenal.
Sole Source Notice - DVYWC
Government awards sole source contract to Gila River Indian Community for water services at wellness center.
Multistack Chillers Spare Parts for the U.S. Embassy Kyiv
U.S. Embassy Kyiv awards $16,000 sole source contract to Multistack LLC for original chiller parts.
Modification for the Additional Electrical Work Required for Watervliet Arsenal
$17.1M sole-source contract for electrical work and cable testing at Watervliet Arsenal, NY.
Legal Assistance Services for Non-Litigation Matter: Ukrainian Labor Law
U.S. Embassy Kyiv contracts Sayenko Kharenko for nine months of Ukrainian labor law legal assistance.
Venue for Fourth of July Reception Event
Sole-source $29,401 contract to Barcelo Nasandhura Hotel for 300-guest July 4 event in Maldives.
USEM Bulk Storage Service
US Embassy Male contracts Ryzz Pvt Ltd for 1,500 sq ft secured storage, $27,000 sole-source.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud Compute and Store Services
Koniag IT awarded $94M sole-source AWS cloud services contract for DHACA, base plus three options.
Modification for Additional Repairs & Upgrades for Overhead Cranes for Watervliet Arsenal
Contract awards $17.6M to The Blackledge Group for overhead crane repairs, upgrades at Watervliet Arsenal.
To Provide Pavement Markings and Parking Lot and Traffic Striping Post-Wide at the Watervliet Arsenal, NY 12189
Firm fixed-price $207,519 contract to DMyles, Inc. for pavement striping at Watervliet Arsenal.
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