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8(a) Business Development set-aside contracts
79 open federal solicitations are reserved for 8(a) firms — of 7,989 open overall. If you hold the certification, these are the bids where large businesses can't compete with you.
Reserved for participants in SBA's 8(a) Business Development program (a 9-year program for socially and economically disadvantaged firms). Includes sole-source awards. If you're 8(a)-certified, these bids exclude everyone who isn't.
8(a) set-asides by trade
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services24 reserved bids openConstruction of Buildings20 reserved bids openAdministrative and Support Services13 reserved bids openAmbulatory Health Care Services13 reserved bids openSpecialty Trade Contractors6 reserved bids openMachinery Manufacturing1 reserved bid openComputer and Electronic Product Manufacturing1 reserved bid openHospitals1 reserved bid open
8(a) set-asides by state
Where the work is performed. Another 63 8(a) bids list no fixed location — any qualifying firm can compete regardless of state.
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