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.

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ACTIVE 8(A) OPPORTUNITIES (2)

Cloud Migration and Modernization Services

General Services Administration · 8(a) Competitive · NAICS 541512

Deadline: Dec 30, 2026 · Multiple Locations, CONUS

$8,750,000

Learning Management System Implementation

Department of Education · 8(a) Sole Source · NAICS 541519

Deadline: Dec 3, 2026 · Washington, DC

$780,000

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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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.
GET MATCHED FREE →ALL SET-ASIDES
ACTIVE 8(A) OPPORTUNITIES (2)
Cloud Migration and Modernization Services
General Services Administration · 8(a) Competitive · NAICS 541512
Deadline: Dec 30, 2026 · Multiple Locations, CONUS
$8,750,000
Learning Management System Implementation
Department of Education · 8(a) Sole Source · NAICS 541519
Deadline: Dec 3, 2026 · Washington, DC
$780,000
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.
START FREE →