8a business development program, 8a certification, sba 8a application

Small businesses strive to create jobs, spur innovation, boost America's global competitiveness, and expand the economy. GSA has partnered with the Small Company Administration (SBA) to recognize the impact of outstanding small business owners from across the country. The SBA's 8a certification program, which helps provide a level playing field for small enterprises owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, is an important resource for small businesses. The government restricts participation in the 8a Business Development program from competing for certain contracts. In the 8a certification program, disadvantaged enterprises can: ·        Compete for sole-source and set-aside contracts. ·        Hire a Business Opportunity Specialist to assist you in navigating the federal contracting process. ·        Through the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program, form joint ventur...

OVERVIEW The SBA 8(a) application is a critical tool for assisting socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in breaking into the American economic mainstream. Thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs have benefited from the program's assistance in gaining a foothold in government contracting. 8(a) enterprises can also get business development help and join the Mentor Protégé Program to improve their competitive and institutional know-how so they can participate in competitive acquisitions. Priority Goal is to expand the 8(a) Program by improving customer service of SBA 8(a) application and reducing administrative barriers for applicant firms. The program's expansion will provide possibilities for socially and economically disadvantaged enterprises to enter the government contracting market. SBA's Strategic Objectives are Directly Supported by this Priority Goal: Ensure that federal contracting goals are met or exceeded by partnering throughout the federal g...