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- 8 (a) Business Development program - Small Business Administration
To qualify for the 8 (a) program, businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria: 8 (a) certification lasts for a maximum of nine years The first four years are considered a development stage and the last five years are considered a transitional stage
- Ernst Calls for Complete Halt and Full A. . . | U. S. Senator Joni Ernst
WASHINGTON – After several high-profile fraud schemes were exposed in the 8 (a) program, U S Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is asking all federal agencies to halt new 8 (a) sole-source contract awards made through the program that provides billions in funding to “socially and economically disadvantaged businesses ”
- What Is the SBA 8 (a) Program Who Qualifies — and When a 7 (a) Loan . . .
Thinking about government contracts or growth capital? Learn the key differences between the SBA 8 (a) and 7 (a) programs — their benefits, eligibility requirements, and how partnering with a Preferred Lender like Grasshopper can streamline the process for faster approvals and funding
- Understanding the Different 8(a) Certifications and Their Impact
Right now in 2025, the 8 (a) Business Development Program, administered by the U S Small Business Administration (SBA), helps small, disadvantaged businesses access federal contracts It provides set-aside and sole-source opportunities, business development support, and mentoring
- Subpart 19. 8 - Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The . . .
Determining the eligibility of a small business to be a participant in the 8 (a) program is the responsibility of the SBA SBA’s regulations on eligibility requirements for participation in the 8 (a) program are found at 13 CFR 124 101 through 124 112
- How to use the new MAS 8 (a) Pool - GSA
When: If a MAS contractor is in the new 8 (a) Pool, they will be identified on e-Library with the indicator “8aS” or “8a ” 8aS indicates they are eligible for both sole source and competitive 8 (a) awards 8a indicates MAS contractors are eligible for competitive orders only
- Updates on the 8 (a) Business Development program
To receive new 8 (a) contracts, an individual-owned 8 (a) participant firm that previously relied on the presumption of social disadvantage to support eligibility will now need to submit a social disadvantage narrative to re-establish eligibility
- SBA Orders All 8 (a) Participants to Provide Financial Records
All 4,300 8 (a) participants are mandated to provide financial documents for the last three fiscal years, including bank statements, financial statements, general ledgers, payroll registers, contracting and subcontracting agreements, and employment records
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