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)
CONSTRUCT TOC PAD - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL - 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 · Arlington Heights, IL
SP-364 Replace Underground Cabling in SP Area
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 237130
Deadline: Sep 7, 2026 · TBD
DLA Distribution Labor Support
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISTRIBUTION.DLA DISTRIBUTION · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 493110
Deadline: Aug 18, 2026 · TBD
FAN VANEAXIAL
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 333413
Deadline: Aug 17, 2026 · Curtis Bay, MD
Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center (IRMAC) Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WEST · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 561110
Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 · TBD
Huron-Manistee NF Truck Build
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 7 · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 811114
Deadline: Aug 19, 2026 · Wellston, MI
Hill Air Force Base Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements V
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8201 AFSC OL H PZIO · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236220
Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 · TBD
Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.MSC.MSC HQS.MSCHQ NORFOLK · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 561612
Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 · Honolulu, HI
OEM maintenance and repair services for three (3) government-owned STERRAD sterilizers at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WEST · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 811210
Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 · 0, NV
140D0426Q0641 IDIQ for Law Enforcement Equipment
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 332994
Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 · TBD
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Chenega Services & Federal 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 24, 2026 · Atlanta, GA
SCALPSS Basler Cameras
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER · 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 332618
Deadline: Aug 13, 2026 · TBD
Building 623 Drop Ceiling Grid System Replacement - Devens, MA
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 236220
Deadline: Aug 18, 2026 · 0, MA
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Initial Outfitting Project
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN.ENDIST LITTLE ROCK.W076 ENDIST LITTLE ROCK · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) · NAICS 337127
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026 · TBD
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
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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