Federal 8(a) Business Development Contracts (TX)

2,190 total opportunities indexed 180 award notices 2,010 open / pre-award

What is the 8(a) Business Development set-aside?

The 8(a) Business Development Program is SBA's flagship small-disadvantaged-business program — a nine-year structured graduation track for firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (presumed eligible: Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian Pacific, Subcontinent Asian Americans; others must demonstrate disadvantage). Eligibility requires 51%+ ownership and control by disadvantaged individuals, personal net worth under $850K (excluding primary residence and business equity), and adjusted gross income under $400K averaged over three years. The program is split between developmental (years 1-4, business plan + mentorship focus) and transitional (years 5-9, prepares firm for graduation). 8(a) firms can receive sole-source contracts up to $7.5M ($25M+ for tribal / ANC firms) and 8(a)-set-aside competed contracts of any size.

Certification path: SBA certify.SBA.gov — multi-month application requiring full personal financial disclosures, business plan, ownership/control proof, and disadvantage narrative (for non-presumed-eligible groups). One-time 9-year participation.

Top Awardees in this Set-Aside

Vendor	Awards	Total Value
AFS-IEI JV, LLC CAGE 15U38	3	$12.8M
GEMINI TECH SERVICES LLC CAGE 4KDP9	3	$61.8M
ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC CAGE 67GJ5	2	$13.6M
LGX-RBS, LLC CAGE 9VEN0	2	$16.7M
T47 INTERNATIONAL, INC. CAGE 6YXV2	2	$24.6M
STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES LLC CAGE 1QEL4	2	$17.5M
OBERMAN, INC. CAGE 87K66	2	$914K
STG PACIFIC, LLC CAGE 7JMN7	2	$552.8M
PUYENPA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC CAGE 8EJL0	2	$29.2M
T&M Service Group, LLC CAGE 9WJE7	2	$22.6M
ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC CAGE 7Q071	2	$41.6M
ZIMMETRY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, CORP CAGE 3GXC4	2	$8.0M
TRIAD HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LLC CAGE 18JH2	1	$5.5M
Razor TC LLC CAGE 134D2	1	$8.0M
O&A Solutions LLC CAGE 16YX4	1	$15.9M
CNI SERVICE ADVANTAGE JV, LLC CAGE 12YU8	1	$99.0M
ISN ALLIANCE LLC CAGE 0QFF5	1	$5.5M
GRENLAR-VNW JV1, LLC CAGE 152M4	1	$10.0M
AllThingsFlying, LLC CAGE 14V73	1	$179.6M
OPTIMA 360 JV LLC CAGE 10LY1	1	$325K

Award Trends (2024-2026)

Year	Awards	Total Obligated
2026	130	$6.3B
2025	50	$22.3B

Top Buying Agencies

Agency	Solicitations
DEPT OF DEFENSE	1,707
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF	137
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF	55
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION	51
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF	39
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	38
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF	29
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE	22
TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE	21
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION	21

Top NAICS Codes in this Set-Aside

NAICS Code	Name	Opportunities
236220	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	358
561210	Facilities Support Services	266
561720	Janitorial Services	124
541611	Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services	85
541990	All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	85
562910	Remediation Services	81
541330	Engineering Services	72
561730	Landscaping Services	48
561612	Security Guards and Patrol Services	40
488190	-	40

Top States for 8(a) Business Development Contracts

State	Opportunities
Virginia VA	23
Maryland MD	19
Florida FL	18
North Carolina NC	16
Texas TX	16

Active Opportunities

Title	Agency	Deadline
Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-11-02T20:00:00+00:00
X-132 Entrance at Northeast Loading Dock Renovations, NSN	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-23T18:00:00+00:00
Contract Management Support Services	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-02T21:00:00+00:00
Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center (IRMAC) Services	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-09-30T19:00:00+00:00
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort and Laurel Bay Base Operation Support	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-01T18:00:00+00:00
Coastwide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-30T17:00:00+00:00
Fort Bliss Solid Waste Management Refuse and Recycling Services	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-02T22:00:00+00:00
Digital Forensics Examiner Services	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-02T21:00:00+00:00
Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center (IRMAC) Services	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-09-30T19:00:00+00:00
SCARNG Regional Aviation Phase Support Center for AH-64E Aircraft Maintenance Support	DEPT OF DEFENSE	2026-10-15T14:00:00+00:00

How to Win 8(a) Business Development Contracts

8(a) sole-source authority is the most powerful single preference in federal contracting — agencies can award up to $7.5M (or $4.5M for services / construction) directly to a specific 8(a) firm without competing the work. Building agency-specific past performance during years 1-4 unlocks directed sole-source flow in years 5-9. Tribal / Alaska Native Corporation 8(a) firms have NO ceiling on sole-source awards and dominate the multi-billion-dollar 8(a) STARS III GWAC and Alliant 2 Small Business pools. Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) joint ventures with large primes are how most 8(a) firms break into $50M+ work without losing their small-business status.

Entry barriers: Personal net worth ceiling ($850K) and adjusted gross income ceiling ($400K) lock out many otherwise-qualified founders. 9-year program is one-and-done — no second 8(a) entry under current law. Annual reviews and graduation reviews are heavy compliance burdens.

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