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Find and be first to know about 8(a) sole source opportunities for your certified business. Our AI-powered platform helps you identify non-competitive contracts before your competition.

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.

C33 Replace Support Columns and Rollup Doors

Navy contract awarded to Ameristar for $170,000 to replace columns and rollup door at Building C33.

SOL:N4008525P0083
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Sep 12
NAICS: 236220

Replacement of 4 light Bulbs at ELMR Tower

SKYTEL awarded $20,500 to replace four FCC-mandated tower lights at Naval Weapons Station Earle.

SOL:N4008525P0069
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Sep 12
NAICS: 238210

Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Server Support

JBW FEDITC JV LLC provides DCGS server engineering support, 10 employees, $10.5M, 8(a) sole source.

SOL:FA489025C0017
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Sep 12
NAICS: 541513

NAVIANT, Onbase Quality & Compliance Mgmt. Solution

Sole-source contract to Naviant Inc. for OnBase software, awarded under 8(a) set-aside.

SOL:0012263243
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 11
Expired
NAICS: 513210

RAPSC Aircraft Maintenance

Tyonek Services awarded $5.07M sole-source contract for AH-64D/E maintenance in North Carolina.

SOL:W9124225PA040
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 11
NAICS: 336411

JOPES & Message Task Liaison Support Services

Zekaja LLC awarded $846,912 five-year Navy contract for JOPES liaison support, Jacksonville-based.

SOL:M6700425C1019
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Sep 11
NAICS: 541611

DETECTOR,METALLIC P - QTY 10

NAVSUP seeks 8(a) sole source vendor proposals for ten metal detectors by May 30, 2025.

SOL:N00383-25-Q-S190
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Sep 11
Expired
NAICS: 333611

SEAL,AUGMENTOR NOZZ - QTY 10

Navy seeks quotes for 10 augmentor nozzle seals, 8(a) sole source, deadline May 30, 2025.

SOL:N00383-25-Q-S189
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Posted Sep 11
Expired
NAICS: 333611

Repair and Renovation of Multiple Buildings – Fort Hamilton, NY

DRL Services awarded $1.14M contract for Fort Hamilton building repairs, renovations, mold remediation.

SOL:W15QKN25CA057
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Posted Sep 10
NAICS: 236220

IHS1517517-Notice of Intent sole source-M-system services

Sole source contract with Morris Systems for M-System software and support, October 2025-2026, $42,024.

SOL:IHS1517517
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Posted Sep 10
Expired
NAICS: 541511

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