8(a) set-asides in Maryland
Right now there are 2 open federal notices with this set-aside in Maryland. 1 close within the next 7 days. 2 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 28 8(a) set-aside solicitations in Maryland and published 9 awards with a median value of $3.8M. The busiest buyer was the National Institutes of Health, with 9 solicitations.
With a 8(a) set-aside, only firms in the SBA 8(a) Business Development program can bid.
- Open notices today
- 2
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 2
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 28
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 9 (median $3.8M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- National Institutes of Health
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 2 days left |
Contractor Maintenance Support Services
Department of the Navy, Patuxent River, MD Sources sought |
8(a) |
| Oct 28 8 days left |
Nitrogen generator preventative maintenance
Department of the Navy, Indian Head, MD Special notice |
8(a) |
By NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction3
- 561110 Office Administrative Services3
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation2
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing2
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services2
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance2
- 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners2
- 513210 Software Publishers2
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services1
- 333923 Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing1
- 333413 Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing1
- 812332 Industrial Launderers1
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance1
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)1
- 561720 Janitorial Services1
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing1
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services1
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing1
- 541330 Engineering Services1
- 238160 Roofing Contractors1
Agencies using it
- National Institutes of Health9
- Department of the Army6
- US Coast Guard5
- Department of the Navy4
- Agricultural Research Service1
- Federal Emergency Management Agency1
- Food and Drug Administration1
- Defense Health Agency (dha)1
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (asa)1
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration1
8(a) set-asides in other states
Recent awards
9 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | Femdel LLC Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) Licensed Medical Provider Services Department of the Army, MD |
$130K |
| Aug 31 | Sustainable Building Solutions, LLC Post wide Roofing Department of the Army, MD |
$69.2M |
| Jul 28 | Tatra Team Placement Healthcare Services JV NIH Medical Support Assistants National Institutes of Health, MD |
$15.0M |
| Jul 10 | D&G Support Services LLC Fleet Logistics Support Services US Coast Guard, MD |
$3.8M |
| May 28 | E-Logic, Inc. Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services Department of the Army, MD |
$3.4M |
| Mar 3 | Windsor Group DHIS Data Support Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MD |
$1.4M |
| Jan 1 | Strategic Innovative Solutions LLC Coding of the Vital Statistics Data Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MD |
$484K |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Indian Township Sanchez Group B2272 Secure Space Hardening Phase 5 Department of the Navy, MD |
$6.8M |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Malmar LLC Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Support Services Department of Housing and Urban Development, MD |
$4.4M |
Who wins the most
- Femdel LLC (1 award)
- Sustainable Building Solutions, LLC (1 award)
- Tatra Team Placement Healthcare Services JV (1 award)
- D&G Support Services LLC (1 award)
- E-Logic, Inc. (1 award)
- Windsor Group (1 award)
- Strategic Innovative Solutions LLC (1 award)
- Indian Township Sanchez Group (1 award)
Questions
How many federal 8(a) set-aside contracts are open in Maryland?
On October 20, 2026 there were 2 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most 8(a) set-aside in Maryland?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: National Institutes of Health (9 solicitations); Department of the Army (6 solicitations); US Coast Guard (5 solicitations).
How much are federal 8(a) set-aside contracts in Maryland worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $3.8M, across 9 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.