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.
Regional 8(a) Janitorial Services
Firm-fixed price IDIQ contract for 8(a) custodial services within 100 miles of Washington, DC.
Base Operations Support For Ft. Belvoir
Sole source interim contract for Fort Belvoir Base Operations, April-May 2026, seeking sources.
Solcitation Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) 2027
Army Contracting Command seeks proposals for Prototype Integration Facility; deadline November 27, 2024.
COOK SUPPORT AND DINING FACILITY ATTENDANT (DFA) WEST POINT USMA, NY
Firm fixed price contract for cook and attendant services at West Point cadet dining facilities.
Base Operations Support Services
Department of Defense seeks 8(a) businesses for Rock Island Arsenal base operations support services.
Regional Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services
Procure regional landscaping services for NAVFAC Washington, 8(a) small business set-aside.
Housekeeping Services & Recycling Collection
NIH seeks small business for five-year custodial, recycling services in Bethesda, Maryland, via IQC.
Presolicitation Notice: FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii
Facilities and lighting maintenance contract at Pearl Harbor, 8(a) set-aside, 12-66 months.
N61331-26-R-3104 Fabrication Shop Follow On
Naval Surface Warfare Center 8(a) Fabrication Shop contract, Seaport NxG MAC holders only, deadline February 2026.
Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage Services
DoD seeks SDVOSB or WOSB for packing, containerization, drayage services at Fort Benning.
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