7 Open 8(a) Solicitations — State Department Of
7 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted by State Department Of. Over the past 12 months, 14 solicitations were posted in this category.
Open Solicitations
See all →- PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS: FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECURITY TRAINING CENTER FACILITY STAFFING AND CAFETERIA OPERATIONS
STATE, DEPARTMENT OFDue Oct 1, 2026
Here are exactly 3-4 bullet points summarizing the contract opportunity description: • The Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security is requesting information technology (IT) services from a Sole Source V Vendor for enhanced threat protection systems at Foreign Service offices and residences worldwide. • Acquisition details include a requirement to provide software solutions that meet specific standards, with a release date now anticipated for April 2027 (December 2026). • The contract involves sensitive technical matters requiring high-grade clearance; hence, it is classified as a Secret Level Facility Clearance (SLFC) requirement. • The response deadline is no later than February 15, 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8(a) Business Development program?
The SBA 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (often minority-owned businesses). 8(a) firms can receive sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million ($7.5 million for manufacturing) and compete in set-aside competitions among 8(a) firms.
How do I apply for 8(a) certification?
Apply through SBA's certify.sba.gov portal. Requirements include: at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual (income ≤ $400K/year, net worth ≤ $750K excluding primary residence and business equity, total assets ≤ $6M), U.S. citizenship, two years of business operation, and good character. Review the SBA 8(a) eligibility checklist before applying.
How do I find federal contracting opportunities?
Federal contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). You can search by keyword, NAICS code, set-aside type, agency, and response deadline. FedOps aggregates and enriches SAM.gov data daily so you can filter and track opportunities in one place.
What is a NAICS code?
A NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code is a 2–6 digit number that classifies businesses by industry. Federal agencies assign a primary NAICS code to each solicitation to indicate the type of work being procured. Businesses register their NAICS codes in SAM.gov to indicate which industries they operate in.