---
title: "8(a) Set-Aside"
description: "A business that is at least 51% owned by someone who is both economically and socially disadvantaged. A number of federal procurements that can only be performed by 8(a) contractors are designated each year. Regulatory reference:[FAR subpart 19.8](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-19.8) [ctabanner id='1640100413']"
url: "https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/sam/8a-set-aside/"
updated: "2022-04-13"
category: After Award / Compliance / SAM Record
tags:
  - sam
---

# 8(a) Set-Aside

A business that is at least 51% owned by someone who is both economically and socially disadvantaged. A number of federal procurements that can only be performed by 8(a) contractors are designated each year.

Regulatory reference:[FAR subpart 19.8](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-19.8)

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