8(a) Business Development Program

SBA program for socially and economically disadvantaged firms.

Definition

The 8(a) program provides a nine-year development period during which firms can receive sole-source and competitive set-aside awards.

Why it matters

Sole-source 8(a) awards up to threshold limits are the fastest path from relationship to contract.

Example

An agency awards a $4.5M sole-source 8(a) contract for IT support.

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