8(a) Contracts in Pennsylvania
Federal 8(a) set-aside contracts available in Pennsylvania plus state-level small-business preferences (Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business (SDB), Pennsylvania Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)). 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.
Pennsylvania state small-business programs
In addition to federal 8(a) set-asides, Pennsylvania maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business (SDB)
- Pennsylvania Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)
Statutory reference: Pennsylvania Commonwealth Procurement Code (62 Pa.C.S.).
PA SDB program targets 6% participation for small diverse businesses.
Where to register in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania eMarketplace is the primary state procurement portal. Register on eMarketplace for Pennsylvania state procurement. SAP Ariba is used for procurement portal interactions.
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