5 Open 8(a) Solicitations — NAICS 541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
5 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 5 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE among the top buyers.
Top Buying Agencies (Last 12 Months)
- DEPT OF DEFENSE5 solicitations
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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.