8(a) Contracts in New York
Federal 8(a) set-aside contracts available in New York plus state-level small-business preferences (New York Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)). 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.
New York state small-business programs
In addition to federal 8(a) set-asides, New York maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.
- New York Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)
Statutory reference: New York State Finance Law Article 11.
NY MWBE goals are among the most aggressive (30%) of any state.
Where to register in New York
New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR) is the primary state procurement portal. NYSCR is the official notification system; SFS Vendor Registration is required for many state agency contracts.
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