Who can bid on 8(a) set-aside contracts?

Only businesses certified in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. You must meet the requirements on the day you submit your offer and represent your status in SAM.gov.

How do I bid on these government contracts?

Open the notice, then follow the link to SAM.gov to read the full solicitation and attachments. Submit your response exactly as the notice asks, before the deadline. You need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free, to be awarded a federal contract.

How often is this list updated?

Every day, from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities. Notices disappear once their response deadline passes.

8(a) Set-Aside Contracts Open Now

8 open notices right now. These open federal contracts are set aside for businesses certified in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. Only businesses that qualify can bid, so there is less competition than on open-market bids.

8(a) Set-Aside Contracts Open Now

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR SECURED JANITORIAL SERVICES AT MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) QUANTICO, VA
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 561720 · VA · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 20, 2026
SABER FY 27-32Closing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
N6247826R2431 FACILITIES AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 561210 · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 10, 2026
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)Closing soon
Justice, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 541310 · DC · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 2, 2026
FCI Three Rivers-Replace Generators, Transformers, and Electrical Infrastructure
Justice, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · TX · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Cybersecurity Engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support Services
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 541519 · MD · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Sources Sought Notice – 8(a) Small Business Capability Inquiry: Personnel Readiness Assistance Team (PRAT) Senior Personnel AnalystClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 611430 · CA · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
SABER V Hill AFBClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 236220 · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 5, 2026

How to win these government contracts

Register your business for free on SAM.gov and keep the registration active.
Read the whole notice on SAM.gov, including attachments, the scope of work and the evaluation criteria.
Check eligibility: the NAICS code, any set-aside and required licenses, bonding or clearances.
Answer every requirement in the format asked for, and submit before the deadline.

Guides to government bidding

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Frequently asked questions

Who can bid on 8(a) set-aside contracts?: Only businesses certified in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program. You must meet the requirements on the day you submit your offer and represent your status in SAM.gov.
How do I bid on these government contracts?: Open the notice, then follow the link to SAM.gov to read the full solicitation and attachments. Submit your response exactly as the notice asks, before the deadline. You need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free, to be awarded a federal contract.
How often is this list updated?: Every day, from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities. Notices disappear once their response deadline passes.