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8(a) Business Development Program Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) Business Development Program has 1,723,129 active records. Primary activity: contract (76% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Active Records
432,983
Total Value
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Avg Award
$20,299,416
Record Types
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1,723,129 records tracked

8(a) Business Development Program Government Contracts & Federal Records

1,723,129 records
1,723,129 active 8(a) Business Development Program
Showing 1,723,129 federal recordsfiltered by program: 8a-business-development

Contract

Key Partner and Collaborator for the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center and Will Provide Curriculum and Virtual Platform for Development and Training to Technical Assistance Providers and Bu

UnknownJune 29, 2028

Agreement Sra 5/1/2018-8/31/2018: $6,185 Agreement Sra 9/1/2018-8/31/2019: $16,555 Yr3 Amd 1: $26,595 Yr4 Amd 2: $24,468 Yr4 Amd 3: $38,221 Demetrio Sierra, Phd, Co-investigator and Mentee Will

UnknownJune 27, 2028

On an Annual Basis, USDA Awards Competitive Farm to School Grants That Support Planning, Developing, and Implementing Farm to School Programs. Usda's Farm to School Grants Are an Important Way to Help

UnknownSeptember 29, 2026

On an Annual Basis, USDA Awards Competitive Farm to School Grants That Support Planning, Developing, and Implementing Farm to School Programs. Usda's Farm to School Grants Are an Important Way to Help

UnknownSeptember 29, 2026

On an Annual Basis, USDA Awards Competitive Farm to School Grants That Support Planning, Developing, and Implementing Farm to School Programs. Usda's Farm to School Grants Are an Important Way to Help

UnknownSeptember 29, 2026

Grant

Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Bureau of Indian AffairsMay 5, 2026

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program

Health Resources and Services AdministrationMay 5, 2026

Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Bureau of Indian AffairsMay 5, 2026

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program

Health Resources and Services AdministrationMay 5, 2026

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award

Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAAMay 3, 2026

Research

Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Mechanism of TERMINAL EAR1 in regulation of plant development

National Science FoundationMay 4, 2026

Job Listing

Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefenseMay 6, 2026

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticeMay 6, 2026

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceMay 6, 2026

Management Analyst

Department of DefenseMay 6, 2026

Budget Analyst

Department of the TreasuryMay 6, 2026

Audit

Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Performance Management Process Needed for Three Programs

Government Accountability OfficeMay 5, 2026

Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Risks for Small Business Contracting and Innovation Research

Government Accountability OfficeMay 4, 2026
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Market Opportunity Score
8(a) Business Development Program
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$2.9M
Awarded this week
$902K
Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet D...
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside3 technology-related opportunities6 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

Closing Soon

4 deadlines in next 14 days
6d

Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Air ForceDue May 12
9d

Supply Management Specialist

Department of JusticeDue May 15
9d

Management Analyst

Department of DefenseDue May 15
12d

Supervisory Store Associate

Department of DefenseDue May 18
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New This Week

4 new records
-785d ago

Key Partner and Collaborator for the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center and Will Provide Curriculum and Virtual Platform for Development and Training to Technical Assistance Providers and Bu

Unknown
-783d ago

Agreement Sra 5/1/2018-8/31/2018: $6,185 Agreement Sra 9/1/2018-8/31/2019: $16,555 Yr3 Amd 1: $26,595 Yr4 Amd 2: $24,468 Yr4 Amd 3: $38,221 Demetrio Sierra, Phd, Co-investigator and Mentee Will

Unknown
-146d ago

On an Annual Basis, USDA Awards Competitive Farm to School Grants That Support Planning, Developing, and Implementing Farm to School Programs. Usda's Farm to School Grants Are an Important Way to Help

Unknown
-146d ago

On an Annual Basis, USDA Awards Competitive Farm to School Grants That Support Planning, Developing, and Implementing Farm to School Programs. Usda's Farm to School Grants Are an Important Way to Help

Unknown
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Market Intelligence — 8(a) Business Development Program

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) Business Development Program

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About 8(a) Business Development Program

8(a) Business Development Program has 1,723,129 active records. Primary activity: contract (76% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Market Intelligence — 8(a) Program

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) Program

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
0
2027-01
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2027-02
0
2027-03
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2027-04
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2027-05
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2027-06
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2027-07
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Requirements

The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged U.S. citizens. It must qualify as small under its primary NAICS code, be in operation for at least two years, and demonstrate potential for success.

Why It Matters for Contractors

The 8(a) program offers access to sole-source contracts up to $4.5M (goods/services) or $7M (manufacturing) and competitive 8(a) set-asides. It is one of the most powerful pathways for disadvantaged small businesses to enter federal contracting.

Administering Agency

Small Business Administration (SBA)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I win work under 8(a) Business Development Program?
8(a) Business Development Program has 1,723,129 active records. Federal programs have dedicated acquisition strategies and often use specific contract vehicles. Review recent awards to understand the program's preferred contracting approach and incumbent landscape.
What types of records are available for 8(a) Business Development Program?
8(a) Business Development Program has 1,723,129 active records across 24 categories: contract (1,310,523), contracts (143,038), research (108,853), job listing (72,170), ppp loan (42,068). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for 8(a) Business Development Program?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for 8(a) Business Development Program?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
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