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8(a) Set-Aside Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) set-aside has 1,533 active opportunities. Total set-aside award value: $25,118,400. Activity is down 40% this month. Average award: $25,118,400 — 88x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Active Records
773
Total Value
$25,118,400
Avg Award
$25,118,400
Record Types
2
1,533 records tracked

8(a) Set-Aside Government Contracts & Federal Records

1,533 records
1,533 active 8(a) Set-Aside
Showing 1,533 federal recordsfiltered by set_aside: 8A
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Cyber Operations Formal Training Support (CyOFTS) III

DEPT OF DEFENSEPosted January 19, 2026Due July 25, 2025
NAICS 6114208(a) Business DevelopmentFLSAM.gov
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8(a) eligibleDEPT OF + NAICS
ContractActive

2025 Altus Air Force Base Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC)

DEPT OF DEFENSEPosted January 19, 2026Due May 19, 2025
NAICS 2362208(a) Business DevelopmentSAM.gov
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8(a) eligibleDEPT OF + NAICS
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Commercial Entrance Control Facility, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana

DEPT OF DEFENSEPosted January 19, 2026Due April 30, 2025
NAICS 2362208(a) Business DevelopmentSAM.gov
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8(a) eligibleDEPT OF + NAICS
ContractActive

SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER

DEPT OF DEFENSEPosted January 19, 2026Due October 17, 2025
NAICS 3324398(a) Business DevelopmentALSAM.gov
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8(a) eligibleDEPT OF + NAICS
ContractActive

R--Armed Contract Security Officer (ACSO) Services

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY$29,000,000Posted January 19, 2026Due April 25, 2025
NAICS 5616128(a) Business DevelopmentWASAM.gov
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8(a) eligibleENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION + NAICSHigh value

Research(8)

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Saltstone 2QCY15 TCLP Toxicity and UTS Results

DOEJuly 31, 2015

Saltstone 2QCY13 TCLP Results

DOEOctober 28, 2013

Saltstone 1QCY13 TCLP Results

DOEJune 30, 2013

Bill(12)

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A joint resolution suspending certain provisions of law pursuant to section 258(a)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

U.S. SenateFebruary 13, 2002

A joint resolution suspending certain provisions of law pursuant to section 258(a)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

U.S. SenateSeptember 18, 1991

A joint resolution suspending certain provisions of law pursuant to section 258(a)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

U.S. SenateMay 8, 1991
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Market Opportunity Score
8(a) Set-Aside
Volume
70
Growth
10
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
50

Moderate opportunity — established market with selective entry points.

$29.0M
R--Armed Contract Security Officer (A...
$25,118,400
Avg award — 139.5x the federal average
100%
8(a) Business Development set-aside
-40%
Activity down this month
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside

Market Intelligence — 8(a) Set-Aside

Active Records
773
Total Award Value
$25,118,400
Average Value
$25,118,400
Record Types
2

Records by Type

Contracts772Grants1

Set-Aside Distribution

8(a) Business Development100%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-11
1
2025-12
484
2026-01
288

Recent Spending

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Last 3 months of tracked award value for 8(a) Set-Aside.

Active Records

773

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

Average Award

$25,118,400

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About 8(a) Set-Aside

8(a) set-aside has 1,533 active opportunities. Total set-aside award value: $25,118,400. Activity is down 40% this month. Average award: $25,118,400 — 88x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Active Records
773
Total Award Value
$25,118,400
Average Value
$25,118,400
Record Types
2

Records by Type

Contracts772Grants1

Set-Aside Distribution

8(a) Business Development100%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-11
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2025-12
484
2026-01
288

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for 8(a) Set-Aside?
Must be certified as 8(a) by the SBA. Owner must be a U.S. citizen who is socially and economically disadvantaged. Business must be at least 51% owned by the disadvantaged individual.
How do I apply for 8(a) certification?
To become 8(a)-certified, you must meet the eligibility requirements and apply through the SBA or the relevant certifying agency. Visit our certification guide for step-by-step instructions.
How many 8(a) contracts are active?
There are currently 1,533+ active federal opportunities with a 8(a) Set-Aside set-aside designation, updated hourly from SAM.gov and FPDS.
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