8(a) Contracts in Ohio
Federal 8(a) set-aside contracts available in Ohio plus state-level small-business preferences (Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE)). Below: current open opportunities, how to qualify, and where to register.
8(a) program at a glance
A nine-year SBA program reserved for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Participants compete for sole-source and competitive set-aside contracts unavailable to non-participants.
Ohio state small-business programs
In addition to federal 8(a) set-asides, Ohio maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Ohio Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE)
- Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise
Statutory reference: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 125 (State Purchasing).
Ohio EDGE program targets businesses that are small AND owned by a disadvantaged individual.
Where to register in Ohio
Ohio OAKS / Procurement is the primary state procurement portal. Register through the OAKS supplier system for State of Ohio procurement.
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