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.
IR scores every 8(a) posting against your company profile, flags the ones you’re eligible to win, and drafts your proposal — so you spend your hours bidding, not searching.
ACTIVE 8(A) OPPORTUNITIES (20)
Watervliet Arsenal Building 10 Concrete Steps and Sidewalk Repair
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC WVA · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS
Deadline: Invalid Date · Watervliet, NY
Mental Health Mobile Apps Design, Development, and Research Support
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B) · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541512
Deadline: Invalid Date · TBD
Overhaul of Coast Guard 32-foot TPSB
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 811310
Deadline: Invalid Date · Curtis Bay, MD
Kirtlan FAB, NM Building 428 and 429 Repair Restrooms
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE.W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236220
Deadline: Invalid Date · Albuquerque, NM
Reference Laboratory Testing
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS
Deadline: Invalid Date · Pittsburgh, PA
USMC 2D MAW MV-22 Maintenance Support
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.GSA FAS AAS REGION 4 · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 488190
Deadline: Invalid Date · 0, NC
Fiber and Cabling Installation Services
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236220
Deadline: Invalid Date · Washington, DC
WSMR DPW Air Permit
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE.W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541620
Deadline: Invalid Date · White Sands Missile Range, NM
Replace USP Fence Concrete at USP Canaan
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238110
Deadline: Invalid Date · Waymart, PA
Post wide Roofing
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG DIR · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238160
Deadline: Invalid Date · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Philips Cath Maint/Repair Service
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 811210
Deadline: Invalid Date · 76260, TX
Remove and Replace Existing Transformers at FCI El Reno
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 237130
Deadline: Invalid Date · El Reno, OK
Replace UPS- West Building at MDC Brooklyn
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238210
Deadline: Invalid Date · Brooklyn, NY
Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned (MCCLL) Program Support Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.USMC.MARCORP I&L.MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS COMMAND.MCINCR.COMMANDER · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541611
Deadline: Invalid Date · TBD
SHU Inmate Duress Systems at FCC Oakdale
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238210
Deadline: Invalid Date · Oakdale, LA
OCONUS Medical Q-Coded Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WEST · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 621111
Deadline: Apr 19, 2027 · TBD
AFIMSC IT Support Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER.FA8052 773 ESS · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 541513
Deadline: Invalid Date · 0, TX
Replace Chillers and Water Towers at FCI Jesup
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 238220
Deadline: Invalid Date · Jesup, GA
Asphalt Paving Program Buildings at FCC Yazoo City
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236210
Deadline: Invalid Date · Yazoo City, MS
Preventative Maintenance at the Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant (HRP)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS).WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS
Deadline: Invalid Date · 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.
Certified? Now find the work.
IR watches every 8(a) set-aside for you, scores each posting against your profile, and drafts the proposal when you find one worth bidding.
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