Government contracting term

8(a) Business Development Program

A Small Business Administration program that supports eligible socially and economically disadvantaged small-business owners in federal contracting.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

Opportunity field

SAM.gov set-aside codes distinguish 8(a) competition from 8(a) sole-source notices. Verify the source code, certification status, and solicitation-specific eligibility requirements.

Important limit

An 8(a) label is not a fit score. Scope, place of performance, past performance, staffing, and response instructions still determine whether the opportunity is workable.