SET-ASIDE PROGRAM · 8(A)
8(a) Business Development Program contracts.
A nine-year runway of set-aside and sole-source access for disadvantaged firms.
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ACTIVE 8(A) OPPORTUNITIES (20)
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541990
Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 · Atlanta, GA
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541990
Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 · GA
Gun Mount
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC- DTA · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 332994
Deadline: Sep 8, 2026 · Warren, MI
CONSTRUCT TOC PAD - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL - Pre-Solicitation
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ROCK ISLAND.W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236210
Deadline: Sep 9, 2026 · TBD
Ground Maintenance Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FORT BUCHANAN (RC) · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 561730
Deadline: Invalid Date · TBD
Intent to Award Sole Source-SPARE PARTS
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS
Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 · Washington, DC
The maintenance, repair, and calibration service requirements for one Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA SHIPYARD.PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 334515
Deadline: Invalid Date · Kittery, ME
B3 & B27 Roof Replacement
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238160
Deadline: Invalid Date · San Diego, CA
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 561210
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 · Washington, DC
MSC Technical Library Management Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.MSC.MSC HQS.MSCHQ NORFOLK · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 519210
Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 · Norfolk, VA
INL Haiti Freight Forwarding
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.ACQUISITIONS - INL · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 488510
Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 · Miami, FL
USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8), Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Direct Item Replacements
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 333618
Deadline: Aug 13, 2026 · TBD
WWTP REPAIR CLARIFIER #2
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 237110
Deadline: Aug 19, 2026 · Chesapeake, VA
Tyndall Mess Attendant Recompete
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR COMBAT COMMAND.FA4819 325 CONS PKP · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 722310
Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 · Tyndall AFB, FL
Expressions of Interest Shawnee KS
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 531120
Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 · Shawnee, KS
Repairs to Hangar 6, B9670 @ MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHWEST SW.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238220
Deadline: Invalid Date · San Diego, CA
SP-91 Secure Rooms 119B and 119C
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236220
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026 · Norfolk, VA
Wiring Harness Support Services
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038) · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 488190
Deadline: Invalid Date · Elizabeth City, NC
N0016426R3106: COR and Acquisition Support Services at NSWC Crane
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CRANE · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541330
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 · TBD
JEOL JNM-ECZL400S Spectrometer
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 334516
Deadline: Aug 10, 2026 · TBD
WHAT IS THE 8(A) SET-ASIDE?
The 8(a) program is the SBA’s flagship business-development track for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Certified companies get access to 8(a)-reserved competitions, sole-source awards up to defined thresholds, mentorship, and a nine-year term to build past performance and scale.
WHO QUALIFIES
- At least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged
- Personal net worth, income, and total assets under the program limits
- A small business under the relevant NAICS size standard
- Demonstrated potential for success (typically two years in business, with exceptions)
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED
Apply through the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. Approval grants a nine-year term. Budget several months for the application and keep annual reviews current.
Program rules and thresholds are set by the SBA and can change — always confirm current eligibility and certification requirements at sba.gov before you rely on them.
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