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Our AI-powered platform helps you find and capture 8(a) set-aside contracts before your competition. Be first to know about opportunities with early alerts and competitive intelligence.

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.

Amendment No. 0004 - W912PP25BA001 N80 Earth Covered Magazine for White Sands Missile Range, Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Gracen Engineering awarded $5.5M contract for earth covered magazine at White Sands Missile Range.

SOL:W912PP25CA009
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
NAICS: 236220

2-Phase Design-Build Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOC) for Military Construction and Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) at MOTSU in North Carolina

Two-phase design-build contract for MOTSU military construction and modernization, 8(a) set-aside.

SOL:W912PM25RA002
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
Due Oct 17
NAICS: 236220
21 days left

Repair and Installation of Fences and Gates

Firm fixed price 8(a) contract for fence repair at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, estimated $5-10M.

SOL:W912C326BA001
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
Due Oct 20
NAICS: 238990
23 days left

EIE488 Replace Generators at CHPP

Bristol Building Constructors awarded $19.5M contract to replace generators at Eielson AFB, Alaska.

SOL:W911KB25CA013
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
NAICS: 236220

PRESOLICITATION DISTRICT 17 ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT

Indefinite Delivery environmental remediation contract for USCG Alaska, 8(a) set-aside, bids due October 2025.

SOL:70Z08725RJUNE28424423
US COAST GUARD
Posted Sep 26
Due Oct 9
NAICS: 562910
12 days left

344TRS HVAC CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Fixed-price HVAC cleaning contract for 344TRS awarded to Canyon Engineering, valued at $498,969.69.

SOL:1222223323
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Sep 26
NAICS: 238220

SABER IDIQ - Dover AFB

IDIQ construction contract at Dover AFB for general services, 8(a) small businesses only.

SOL:FA449725R0010
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Sep 26
Due Oct 31
NAICS: 236220
34 days left

IRP McConnell SS012 Fence Repair

Fence replacement and gate installation at Titan Missile Site SS012, Kansas, under 8A set-aside.

SOL:W9128F25QA046
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
Expired
NAICS: 238990

IRP McConnell SS012 Fence Repair

Anderson & Sons awarded $152,643 for IRP McConnell fence repair, 8a set-aside, Meade Kansas.

SOL:W9128F25PA081
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 26
NAICS: 238990

USAF Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) Supplies, Services, and Deliverables Request For Proposal (RFP)

8(a) set-aside IDIQ contract for USAF RDIF, 5-year base, 5-year options, best-value award.

SOL:FA8629-25-R-B007
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Sep 24
Due Oct 14
NAICS: 336413
18 days left

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