2 Open 8(a) Solicitations — NAICS 541330
2 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 29 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE among the top buyers.
Top Buying Agencies (Last 12 Months)
- 29 solicitationsView opportunities →
Top Award Winners (Last 12 Months)
- GHOSTROCK SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, LLC1 awards · $27.7M
Open Solicitations
See all →- PROPERTY MANAGMEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES; PSC R499, NAICS 541330
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Oct 8, 2026
• NSWC Crane requires Property Management and Accountability Support Services (PMASS) under a competitive 8(a) set-aside contract. • This acquisition is restricted to eligible 8(a) participants under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5M size standard. • Offerors must be active SeaPort-NxG prime contract holders and certified 8(a) participants in good standing with the SBA. • Solicitations will be posted on or about 7 October 2026 via the PIEE Solicitation Module.
- RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY (R&M) ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR HELICOPTER
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Nov 4, 2026
• The Government seeks R&M engineering support for helicopter division weapon systems, including TH-1H, UH-1N, HH-60W, and MH-139. • This is an 8(a) set-aside, with consideration for disadvantaged small businesses on a case-by-case basis. • Services include root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, design modifications, and on-site technical assistance for helicopter platforms. • Responses are encouraged to inform future solicitations, but no reimbursement is offered for participation in this market research.
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.
What professional services contracts does the federal government award (NAICS 54)?
NAICS sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) is one of the largest federal contracting sectors, covering IT consulting, engineering, R&D, management consulting, architecture, legal services, and accounting. Major buyers include DoD, DHS, VA, and civilian agencies across all categories.
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.