8(a) Program at a Glance
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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.
Kennedy Operational and Institutional Support (KOIS) Contract.
KOIS Contract provides OSHA, EPA training, logistics, compliance, ASL at Kennedy Space Center starting 2028.
NASA Communication Services
Secure communication services contract for NASA, designated for 8(a) small business participation.
Academic Instruction and Curriculum Delivery
Provide Arctic security instruction under 8(a) subcontract in Anchorage for DoD, due July 30, 2026.
Technical Support Services for Academic Events
On-site technical support for academic events in Anchorage under 8(a) sole source subcontract for computer systems design services.
Logistics and Event Coordination Support
Sole-source 8(a) subcontract for logistics and event coordination in Anchorage, due July 30, 2026, under NAICS 561320.
Security and Facility Access Coordination
Sole-source 8(a) subcontract for security and access control in Anchorage under DoD, NAICS 561612.
Administrative and Program Management Support
Sole source 8(a) subcontract for administrative and program management services in Anchorage under DoD.
Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source (SS) / Ted Stevens Center (TSC) Support Services
Sole-source 8(a) contract for support services at Ted Stevens Center, Anchorage, Alaska, no competition, SAM.gov posted.
Kirtland AFB Building 323 Breakroom Construction
8(a) sole source contract for breakroom construction at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, under Army Corps oversight.
Receiver, Cartridge
DoD Defense Logistics Agency seeks 8(a) businesses for cartridge receiver manufacturing, Warren MI, deadline May 28.
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