Small Business Certifications
SDVOSB | 8(a) | VOSB | MBE)

Serving Federal and Institutional Missions Through Qualified Small Business Contracting

Small Business Designations

AACON General Contractors is certified as:

  • SBA 8(a) Certified Small Disadvantaged Business

  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

  • Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

  • Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council MBE

With 20 years of experience delivering construction, renovation, civil, utility, and infrastructure projects, AACON offers federal agencies and teaming partners multiple small-business pathways to meet mission needs and acquisition objectives.

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20 Years, AACON General Contractors

Supporting Federal Agencies Through Set-Aside and Sole-Source Contracting

SDVOSB and VOSB Contracting Benefits

Federal agencies may award SDVOSB firms:

  • competitive set-asides

  • sole-source contracts up to authorized thresholds

  • subcontracting opportunities on large federal projects

AACON’s SDVOSB status provides acquisition flexibility and supports agency goals for veteran-owned participation.

SBA 8(a) Contracting Advantages

AACON’s SBA 8(a) certification allows eligible agencies to:

  • Issue direct sole-source awards (within threshold limits)

  • Compete projects exclusively among 8(a) firms

  • Streamline procurement timelines

  • Reduce acquisition burden on contracting teams

AACON graduates the 8(a) program in late 2026 with more than 195 sole-source awards delivered.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

MBE Value for State, Local, Education, and Private-Sector Contracting

AACON is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TriState NMBC / TSMSDC). This certification supports supplier diversity, economic inclusion, and MBE participation goals across state, local, education (SLED), and private-sector construction programs.

How AACON Supports SLED and Private-Sector DEI Initiatives

Organizations benefit from AACON’s MBE certification by:

  • Meeting MBE participation requirements on construction and renovation contracts

  • Strengthening supplier diversity reporting for internal or regulatory programs

  • Partnering with a firm that brings 20 years of construction experience

  • Aligning with DEI and community economic development objectives

  • Engaging a certified MBE for design-build, design-bid-build, and repair/renovation projects

MBE Participation Across State, Local, and Institutional Capital Programs

AACON’s combination of SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), and TriState NMBC MBE certifications gives owners and primes multiple pathways to meet contracting requirements while partnering with a proven construction firm. AACON’s MBE certification enables participation in:

  • State and municipal construction programs

  • K–12 and higher education facility improvements

  • Public health and hospital infrastructure projects

  • Utility and infrastructure upgrades

  • Private-sector DEI-driven contracting opportunities

Small Business Certifications that Strengthen Federal and Partner Missions

Corporate Experience to Support Mission-Critical Projects

AACON brings national experience across vertical, horizontal, and facility-focused construction:

  • Federal Medical Centers

  • Administrative Facilities

  • Secure Environments

  • Civil and Utility Infrastructure

  • Roadway and Drainage Improvements

  • Repair and Renovation in Occupied Settings

  • MEP and Building Systems Modernization

Partnering With Primes & Large Businesses

Large businesses leverage AACON’s certifications to:

  • Strengthen Subcontracting Plans

  • Meet SDVOSB, VOSB, and MBE Participation Goals

  • Support Project-Specific Diversity Requirements

  • Execute Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build Projects with a Proven Small-Business Partner

Teaming Opportunities

AACON actively supports:

  • Mentor-Protégé Relationships

  • Joint Ventures

  • Subcontracting on Major Federal Programs

  • Proposals Requiring Qualified SDVOSB or 8(a) Representation

NAICS Codes

236220 Commercial & Institutional Building Construction (Primary)
236118 Residential Remodelers
236210 Industrial Building Construction
237110 Water & Sewer Line & Related Structures Construction
237120 Oil & Gas Pipeline & Related Structures Construction
238160 Roofing Contractors
238190 Other Foundation, Structure, & Building Exterior Contractors
238110 Poured Concrete Foundation & Structure Contractors
238120 Structural Steel & Precast Concrete Contractors
238210 Electrical Contractors & Other Wiring Installation Contractors
238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors
238910 Site Preparation Contractors
238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
561210 Facilities Support Services
541310 Architectural Services
561790 Other Services to Buildings & Dwellings
562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal
562910 Remediation Services
712170 Historical Sites
812930 Parking Lots & Garages

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