8(a) Business Development Set-Aside contracts, bids & RFPs
80 open 8(a) set-aside opportunities · federal · updated daily
The SBA 8(a) Business Development program helps small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Agencies can set aside — or sole-source — contracts to certified 8(a) firms during their nine-year program term.
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8(a) contract activity
A current snapshot based on 25 of 80 open listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.
- Federal (SAM.gov)25
Deadline outlook
- Next 30 days
- 25
- Later
- 0
- Open / rolling
- 0
Most represented buyers
- DEPT OF DEFENSE17
- TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE4
- JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2
- ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF1
- HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF1
21 of the listings shown were posted in the last 30 days. Federal (SAM.gov) contributes the largest share (25). DEPT OF DEFENSE is the most represented buyer in this snapshot.
Open 8(a) opportunities
- Due Sep 9, 2026Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Due Sep 9, 2026Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Due Sep 10, 2026Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Depot Consumable Parts Processing & Disposal (DEMIL)DEPT OF DEFENSE
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.Solicitation number FA857126Q0110 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) Depot Consumable Parts Processing & Disposal (DEMIL).This acquisition is issued as a Section 8(a) Direct Award to COHO Consulting Group LLC (CAGE: 8T7B8); SBA…
MoreDue Sep 10, 2026Posted Aug 24, 2026 - Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment RepairDEPT OF DEFENSE
Description: This Solicitation Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to inform interested contractors of the district is intent to issue an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair project located in Chicago, Illinois.PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a solicitation notice for an active Construction Project for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair in Chicago, Cook County,…
MoreDue Sep 14, 2026Posted Aug 14, 2026 - Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Due Sep 14, 2026Posted Sep 1, 2026
- N6247826R2431 FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, HawaiiDEPT OF DEFENSE
Title: FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES,VARIOUS LOCATIONS, OAHU, HAWAII Notice ID: N6247826R2431Classification: 8(a) set-aside PSC: Z1JZNAICS: 561210 Amendment 001 was issued to update the pre-proposal site visit date and time. Amendment 002 is issued to extend the proposal due date. See attachment entitled Amnd02_26R24310002 Amendment 003 is issued to extend the proposal due date. See attachment entitled Amnd03_26R24310003. Amendment 0004 is issued to extend the…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Aug 20, 2026 - N6247826R2431 FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, HawaiiDEPT OF DEFENSE
Title: FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES,VARIOUS LOCATIONS, OAHU, HAWAII Notice ID: N6247826R2431Classification: 8(a) set-aside PSC: Z1JZNAICS: 5612Amendment 001 was issued to update the pre-proposal site visit date and time. Amendment 002 is issued to extend the proposal due date. See attachment entitled Amnd02_26R24310002Amendment 003 is issued to extend the proposal due date. See attachment entitled Amnd03_26R24310003. Amendment 0004 is issued to extend the proposal…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Aug 20, 2026 - WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICESTREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s (BEP) Facility located in Washington, DC contains an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (WWPP). BEP’s objective is to procure contractor services to manage, operate, maintain supplies and perform maintenance and provide technical support for the Wastewater and Storm Water Programs. The WWPP requires services to support the BEP on a 24/7 basis. The WWPP currently consists of four (4) systems: (1) Wiping Solution Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (WSWPP),…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Jul 15, 2026 - WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICESTREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
06 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0001 The Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s (BEP) Facility located in Washington, DC contains an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (WWPP). BEP’s objective is to procure contractor services to manage, operate, maintain supplies and perform maintenance and provide technical support for the Wastewater and Storm Water Programs. The WWPP requires services to support the BEP on a 24/7 basis. The WWPP currently consists of four (4) systems: (1) Wiping Solution Wastewater…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Aug 6, 2026 - WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICESTREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
07 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0002 06 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0001 The Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s (BEP) Facility located in Washington, DC contains an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (WWPP). BEP’s objective is to procure contractor services to manage, operate, maintain supplies and perform maintenance and provide technical support for the Wastewater and Storm Water Programs. The WWPP requires services to support the BEP on a 24/7 basis. The WWPP currently consists of four (4) systems:…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Aug 7, 2026 - WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICESTREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
21 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0003 07 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0002 06 Aug 2026 - Amendment 0001 The Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s (BEP) Facility located in Washington, DC contains an Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (WWPP). BEP’s objective is to procure contractor services to manage, operate, maintain supplies and perform maintenance and provide technical support for the Wastewater and Storm Water Programs. The WWPP requires services to support the BEP on a 24/7 basis. The WWPP currently…
MoreDue Sep 15, 2026Posted Aug 21, 2026 - Due Sep 15, 2026Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Due Sep 16, 2026Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Due Sep 16, 2026Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Due Sep 16, 2026Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Due Sep 16, 2026Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Due Sep 16, 2026Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Due Sep 17, 2026Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Due Sep 17, 2026Posted Sep 3, 2026
Showing 25 of 80 open bids.
Top industries for 8(a) bids
- Facilities Support Services (14)
- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (9)
- Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (3)
- Janitorial Services (3)
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (3)
- Roofing Contractors (2)
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (2)
- All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (2)
- All Other Support Services (2)
- Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (2)
- Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (2)
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (2)
Agencies posting 8(a) set-asides
- Dept Of Defense (61)
- Treasury, Department Of The (4)
- Justice, Department Of (3)
- State, Department Of (2)
- General Services Administration (2)
- Transportation, Department Of (2)
- Homeland Security, Department Of (1)
- Environmental Protection Agency (1)
- Energy, Department Of (1)
- Veterans Affairs, Department Of (1)
How to win 8(a) set-aside contracts
Who qualifies. Small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged, and certified by the SBA into the 8(a) program.
How to bid. Apply for 8(a) certification at certify.SBA.gov, then keep an active SAM.gov registration so agencies can award you set-aside and sole-source 8(a) work.
Small businesses majority-owned by socially and economically disadvantaged U.S. citizens, once certified by the SBA. The program term is nine years.
Yes — agencies can award sole-source 8(a) contracts up to a dollar threshold, in addition to competitive 8(a) set-asides.
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