What are the best and worst states for 8(a) set-aside federal contracts?

     Count yourself lucky if you are an 8(a) Business Development Program participant based in Virginia or Maryland.

     There are $2.5 billion worth of 8(a) set-aside federal contracts previously awarded to 8(a) firms in Virginia that are expiring in 2016 and beyond and are likely to be recompeted.

     For Maryland-based firms, there are $1.6 billion in such 8(a) pending recompetes.

     Under federal rules, 8(a) set-asides generally must be recompeted as 8(a) set-asides once they expire. That means opportunities for additional 8(a) firms. ...more....

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