How do I find 8(a) contracts in North Carolina?

8(a) contracts in North Carolina are posted on federal (SAM.gov) and state procurement portals. Federal set-aside contracts require 8(a) certification through certify.SBA.gov. North Carolina state contracts may also have separate small-business preference programs — North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. ProcureTap aggregates both federal and state-level opportunities and filters by set-aside indicators when the source data includes them.

Does North Carolina have its own equivalent of 8(a)?

North Carolina's state-level small-business programs include: North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. These state programs are separate from the federal 8(a) program and have their own certification processes. Statutory reference: North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143 Article 3.

Where can I register as a 8(a) vendor in North Carolina?

Federal 8(a) certification is handled by the SBA at certify.SBA.gov. For North Carolina state contracts, additional vendor registration is required at NC eProcurement (https://eprocurement.nc.gov/). Most local agencies have their own procurement platforms (Bonfire, PlanetBids, DemandStar, etc.) — one registration per platform typically covers all agencies on that platform.

8(a) Contracts in North Carolina

Federal 8(a) set-aside contracts available in North Carolina plus state-level small-business preferences (North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification). 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.

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North Carolina state small-business programs

In addition to federal 8(a) set-asides, North Carolina maintains its own small-business preference programs. These state programs have separate certifications and eligibility criteria.

North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification

Statutory reference: North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143 Article 3.

NC HUB participation goals apply to most state-issued contracts.

Where to register in North Carolina

NC eProcurement is the primary state procurement portal. Register on NC eProcurement to bid on state contracts. Vendor link to NCGEAR for some agencies.

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8(a) program at a glance

North Carolina state small-business programs

Where to register in North Carolina

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