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20 wrz 2024 · This report provides an overview of 8(a) program eligibility and participation requirements, contracting preferences and business development resources for 8(a) program participants, as well as SBA’s administration of the program.
Program Overview, Benefits, and Eligibility. 1. What is the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program? The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) BD Program is a nine-year business development program created to assist firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
SBA must determine that with contract, financial, technical, and management support from the 8(a) BD program, the applicant concern is able to perform 8(a) contracts and possess reasonable prospects for success in competing in the private sector.
An application for 8(a) BD program admission must be filed in an electronic format. An electronic application can be found by going to the 8(a) BD page of SBA's Web site (http://www.sba.gov). The SBA district office will provide an applicant with information regarding the 8(a) BD program. [81 FR 48581, July 25, 2016]
1 maj 2022 · This report examines the 8(a) Program’s historical development, key requirements, administrative structures and operations, and the SBA’s oversight of 8(a) firms. It also discusses two SBA programs designed to support 8(a) firms, the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program
16 mar 2018 · The Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program—commonly known as the “8(a) Program”—provides participating small businesses with training, technical assistance, and contracting opportunities in the form of set-aside and sole-source awards.
To qualify for the 8 (a) program, businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be a small business. Not have previously participated in the 8 (a) program. Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
