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

8(a) Set-Aside 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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Set-Aside Program
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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 Jobs

1,533 records
1,533 active 8(a) Set-Aside
Showing 1,533 job listing recordsfiltered by set_aside: 8A
ContractActive

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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Posted Jan 19

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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Posted Jan 19

8(a) eligibleDEPT OF + NAICS
ContractActive

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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Posted Jan 19

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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Posted Jan 19

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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Posted Jan 19

8(a) eligibleENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION + NAICSHigh value
57
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
GrantActive

2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund

DOT Federal Highway AdministrationPosted November 7, 2025Due January 15, 2026
NAICS 5248(a) Business DevelopmentGrants.gov
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$25.1M opportunity

ResearchActive

Saltstone 2QCY15 TCLP Toxicity and UTS Results

DOEPosted July 31, 2015
8(a) Business Developmentdoe_osti
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Posted Jul 31

8(a) eligible
ResearchActive

Saltstone 2QCY13 TCLP Results

DOEPosted October 28, 2013
8(a) Business Developmentdoe_osti
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Posted Oct 28

8(a) eligible
ResearchActive

Saltstone 1QCY13 TCLP Results

DOEPosted June 30, 2013
8(a) Business Developmentdoe_osti
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Posted Jun 30

8(a) eligible
ResearchActive

Saltstone 3QCY11 TCLP Results

DOEPosted January 11, 2012
8(a) Business Developmentdoe_osti
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Posted Jan 11

8(a) eligible
ResearchActive

Saltstone 4QCY11 TCLP Results

DOEPosted December 31, 2011
8(a) Business Developmentdoe_osti
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Posted Dec 31

8(a) eligible
BillActive

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. SenatePosted February 13, 2002
8(a) Business Developmentcongress_gov
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Posted Feb 13

8(a) eligible
BillActive

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. SenatePosted September 18, 1991
8(a) Business Developmentcongress_gov
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Posted Sep 18

8(a) eligible
BillActive

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. SenatePosted May 8, 1991
8(a) Business Developmentcongress_gov
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Posted May 8

8(a) eligible
BillActive

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. SenatePosted January 30, 1991
8(a) Business Developmentcongress_gov
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Posted Jan 30

8(a) eligible
BillActive

A bill to amend section 118(a) of title 28, United States Code, to require that district court shall be held at Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

U.S. House of RepresentativesPosted August 9, 1988
8(a) Business Developmentcongress_gov
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Posted Aug 9

8(a) eligible

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

$25,118,400→

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 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 8(a) Set-Aside set-aside program?
The 8(a) Set-Aside designation reserves 1,533 active opportunities for qualified small businesses. To compete, you must be registered in SAM.gov with the appropriate certification. Browse available solicitations and awards below.
What types of records are available for 8(a) Set-Aside?
8(a) Set-Aside has 1,533 active records across 4 categories: contracts (1,512), bill (12), research (8), grants (1). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for 8(a) Set-Aside?
Yes — 773 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is 8(a) Business Development (100% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for 8(a) Set-Aside?
The average award value is $25,118,400. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
How do I track new opportunities for 8(a) Set-Aside?
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Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 1,533 records.

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  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

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