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8(a) Set-Aside Contracts

Contracts reserved for firms in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development program — small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

283 federal set-aside opportunities in this program. Updated daily from SAM.gov.

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U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Conchas Equipment Storage Structure

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Conchas Dam, NMUpdated Jul 10
Rolling deadline
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Acoustic and Machinery Lab Upgrades

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Philadelphia, PAUpdated Jul 10
Offers due Jul 17 · in 6 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Real Estate and Real Property Professional Services

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500KUpdated Jul 10
Rolling deadline
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Training Services for Navy Personnel

U.S. Department of Defense
$15M📍 Philadelphia, PAUpdated Jul 10
Offers due Jul 31 · in 20 days
U.S. Department of the Army
8(a) Disadvantaged

Stress Vest System

U.S. Department of the Army
Estimated $50K – $500K📍 Portsmouth, NHUpdated Jul 09
Offers due Jul 24 · in 13 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Civil Construction

U.S. Department of Defense
$1M – $10M📍 New Orleans, LAUpdated Jul 09
Rolling deadline
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Exhaust Shields for Navy Ship Generators

U.S. Department of Defense
Estimated $50K – $500K📍 San Diego, CAUpdated Jul 09
Offers due Jul 14 · in 3 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Fuel Tank Replacement and Bathroom Fixtures

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Colts Neck, NJUpdated Jul 09
Rolling deadline
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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El Paso and Big Bend North Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
$750K📍 El Paso, TXUpdated Jul 11
Offers due Jul 15 · in 4 days
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
8(a) Disadvantaged

WFTC Propellant Storage Upgrades

U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Estimated $50K – $500KUpdated Jul 08
Offers due Jul 13 · in 2 days
NASA
8(a) Disadvantaged

HBK Software Maintenance

NASA
Estimated $50K – $500KUpdated Jul 08
Offers due Jul 13 · in 2 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Equipment Operator/Mechanic Services

U.S. Department of Defense
$5K – $50KUpdated Jul 08
Offers due Jul 15 · in 4 days
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
8(a) Disadvantaged

Mess Attendant Services for a Coast Guard Base

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
$100K – $500K📍 San Pedro, CAUpdated Jul 07
Offers due Jul 24 · in 13 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Common Access Card Office Support

U.S. Department of Defense
$1M – $5MUpdated Jul 07
Offers due Jul 22 · in 12 days
U.S. Department of Defense
8(a) Disadvantaged

Court Reporter Services

U.S. Department of Defense
$100K – $500K📍 Fort Leonard Wood, MOUpdated Jul 07
Offers due Jul 14 · in 3 days
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8(a) Disadvantaged set-asides — common questions

What is an 8(a) set-aside contract?expand_more

A federal contract reserved for companies in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development program. Agencies can award these competitively among 8(a) firms or sole-source below certain dollar thresholds.

Who qualifies for 8(a) certification?expand_more

Small businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged. The owner's personal net worth, income, and total assets must fall under SBA limits. Firms stay in the program for up to nine years.

How do I get 8(a) certified?expand_more

Apply through the SBA at certifications.sba.gov. You'll need your business in SAM.gov first, plus documentation of ownership, disadvantage, and financials.

Set-Aside Pro is an independent publication, not affiliated with the SBA, the VA, or SAM.gov. Certification rules change — confirm current eligibility with the SBA before bidding.