8a program is a 9 year program for socially, econmically and disadvantaged businesses where the government sole source or award company contracts without having to bid. This a very powerful certifications
Entity-owned 8(a) program participants are eligible for sole-source contracts above these thresholds, but the Department of Defense requires approval of a formal justification if the 8(a) sole-source contract exceeds $100 million; all other federal agencies require approval for sole-source 8(a) contract actions that exceed $25 million.
8(a) program participants are eligible to compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs or small business set-asides they qualify for.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
- Have a personal net worth of $750 thousand or less, adjusted gross income of $350 thousand or less, and assets totaling $6 million or less
- Demonstrate good character
- Demonstrate the potential for success such as having been in business for two years
8A PROGRAM
$1,097.00Price

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