8(a) Business Development Set-Aside contracts, bids & RFPs

72 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 72 open listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.

Listings posted over the last 8 weeks

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Federal (SAM.gov)25

Deadline outlook

Next 30 days: 25
Later: 0
Open / rolling: 0

Most represented buyers

DEPT OF DEFENSE11
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF6
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION2
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF1
Other5

19 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

Laboratory Proficiency Testing for the Red Lake Service Unit
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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Due Oct 25, 2026
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Diesel Injection Pumps
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Oct 26, 2026
Posted Oct 22, 2026
Netscout Fiber Switch Vendor Support
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Oct 27, 2026
Posted Oct 20, 2026
The Government Affairs Institute - Congressional Courses
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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Due Oct 27, 2026
Posted Oct 22, 2026
Learning Tree International - Training Vouchers for Duke CE Advanced Leadership P
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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Due Oct 27, 2026
Posted Oct 22, 2026
REELING MACHINE, CABLE, MOTOR DRIVEN
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Oct 28, 2026
Posted Sep 28, 2026
Depot Maintenance Applications Consolidated 3
DEPT OF DEFENSE
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Depot Maintenance Applications Consolidation (DMAC) (FA8770-26-R-B008) 10 Aug 2026 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY This Request For Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not…
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Due Oct 28, 2026
Posted Oct 13, 2026
13--140D0426Q0641 IDIQ for Law Enforcement Equipment
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
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Due Oct 29, 2026
Posted Oct 23, 2026
Hill AFB Painting ID/IQ Sources Sought
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Oct 29, 2026
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Coastwide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration
DEPT OF DEFENSE
The intent of this specification is to populate the proposed dune footprint with dune vegetation in a planting scheme that will naturally accumulate sand and promote natural dune building. Planting will be completed following the sand fence installation. Sand fencing and plantings are designed to promote additional growth of the dune system by disrupting the flow of windblown sand.
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Due Oct 30, 2026
Posted Sep 28, 2026
711th HPW Mission Support Services MAC IDIQ
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Oct 30, 2026
Posted Oct 23, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Admendment 0002 SVO237-26 posted 09/21/2026 Add additional information in the description for clarification and correct the document number from SVO237-26 to SV0237-26. As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors must submit SF 330 Parts I and II and sign and return all admendments. The following Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) shall be submitted by each offeror illustrating work performed within a correctional environment, addressing each criteria listed below:…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 21, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
The agency notice ID should be 1620000393 Admendment 0002 SVO237-26 posted 09/21/2026 Add additional information in the description for clarification and correct the document number from SVO237-26 to SV0237-26. As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors must submit SF 330 Parts I and II and sign and return all admendments. The following Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) shall be submitted by each offeror illustrating work performed within a correctional…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 23, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) intends to solicit and award a competitively negotiated Architect and Engineer (A&E) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs. FPI anticipates that the solicitation will be made available on or before 09/15/2026. The Architect and Engineer (A&E) shall furnish professional architectural, engineering, and related technical services, as specified herein, to the…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 15, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) intends to solicit and award a competitively negotiated Architect and Engineer (A&E) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs. FPI anticipates that the solicitation will be made available on or before 09/15/2026. The Architect and Engineer (A&E) shall furnish professional architectural, engineering, and related technical services, as specified herein, to the…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 15, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Admendment 0001 SVO237-26 posted 09/16/2026 Adding additional attachments Soliciation SVO237-26 posted 09/15/2026 The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) intends to solicit and award a competitively negotiated Architect and Engineer (A&E) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs. FPI anticipates that the solicitation will be made available on or before 09/15/2026. The Architect and Engineer (A&E) shall…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Admendment 0001 SVO237-26 posted 09/16/2026 Adding additional attachments Soliciation SVO237-26 posted 09/15/2026 The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) intends to solicit and award a competitively negotiated Architect and Engineer (A&E) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs. FPI anticipates that the solicitation will be made available on or before 09/15/2026. The Architect and Engineer (A&E) shall…
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Due Oct 31, 2026
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Contract Specialist: Caitlin Ferry Email: caitlin.ferry@dla.mil NSN: 4720-01-042-4716 Nomenclature: Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic Set-Aside Type: 8(a) Competitve FOB: Origin I/A: Origin FDT applicable Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) for this NSN: NSN 4720-01-042-4716 – ADQ 101 The NAICS and Business Size Standard for each NSN is as follows: NSN 4720-01-042-4716 – 332999, Size Standard 750 The item under this acquisition is subject to The Buy American Act. Requested Delivery: 86 days…
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Due Nov 2, 2026
Posted Sep 28, 2026
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVFAC) NORTHWEST AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Nov 3, 2026
Posted Oct 20, 2026
Yellow Split Peas, Vegetable Oil, Super Cereal Plus, Soft White Wheat and Hard Red Winter Wheat for use in International Food Assistance Programs
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 23, 2026
R--Technical Services Support
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 20, 2026
WJHTC Armed Security Guard Services
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 21, 2026
RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY (R&M) ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR HELICOPTER
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Nov 4, 2026
Posted Oct 5, 2026
10th CAB Unit Maintained Equipment Maintenance
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Due Nov 5, 2026
Posted Oct 20, 2026
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
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Due Nov 5, 2026
Posted Oct 5, 2026

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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.

Who qualifies for the 8(a) program?

Small businesses majority-owned by socially and economically disadvantaged U.S. citizens, once certified by the SBA. The program term is nine years.

Can 8(a) contracts be sole-sourced?

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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