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8(a) Business Development set-aside contracts

151 open federal solicitations are reserved for 8(a) firms — of 12,921 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 Services29 reserved bids openConstruction of Buildings26 reserved bids openAdministrative and Support Services20 reserved bids openAmbulatory Health Care Services18 reserved bids openEducational Services15 reserved bids openHeavy and Civil Engineering Construction10 reserved bids openWarehousing and Storage7 reserved bids openSpecialty Trade Contractors5 reserved bids openMachinery Manufacturing5 reserved bids openFabricated Metal Product Manufacturing3 reserved bids openComputing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services3 reserved bids openComputer and Electronic Product Manufacturing2 reserved bids open

8(a) set-asides by state

Where the work is performed. Another 97 8(a) bids list no fixed location — any qualifying firm can compete regardless of state.

Florida13 reserved bids openVirginia10 reserved bids openMaryland7 reserved bids openTexas6 reserved bids openOhio4 reserved bids open

Closing soonest

SP-364 Replace Underground Cabling in SP AreaDept of Defense · due 2026-09-07 · location-flexibleSP-364 Replace Underground Cabling in SP AreaDept of Defense · due 2026-09-07 · location-flexibleSP-364 Replace Underground Cabling in SP AreaDept of Defense · due 2026-09-07 · location-flexibleGun MountDept of Defense · due 2026-09-08 · MIAFCEC Operation Support ServicesDept of Defense · due 2026-09-08 · location-flexibleCONSTRUCT TOC PAD - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL - Pre-SolicitationDept of Defense · due 2026-09-09 · location-flexibleSP-91 Secure Rooms 119B and 119CDept of Defense · due 2026-09-09 · location-flexibleProcessor, InterfaceDept of Defense · due 2026-09-09 · location-flexibleCONSTRUCT TOC PAD - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL - SolicitationDept of Defense · due 2026-09-09 · ILMarine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort and Laurel Bay Base Operation SupportDept of Defense · due 2026-09-09 · SC
Per solicitation · $99

A set-aside win still dies on a technicality

Reserved competition is smaller — but the compliance bar is identical, plus the status representations the set-aside itself requires. The $99 breakdown reads every solicitation document and lists each required form, pass/fail requirement, and non-responsive trigger.

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This report compiles and structures publicly posted government solicitation information from official procurement sources. It is not legal advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and does not replace reading the full official solicitation and its amendments. Requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines are current as of the source posting — always confirm against the official solicitation and any addenda before you submit. Being responsive is your responsibility; verify every mandatory item in the official document.