Subpart 19.8
SBA''s subcontractors are referred to as "8 (a) contractors." As used in this subpart, an 8 (a) contractor is an 8 (a) participant that is currently performing on a Federal contract or
A Government Contractor''s Guide to the SBA 8 (a) Program
Backing loans isn''t the only way the Small Business Administration (SBA) serves small businesses. The SBA''s 8 (a) Business Development program helps eligible small,
8 (a) Business Development program
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
8 (a) Business Development Program
What is the 8 (a) Program? Sections 7 (j) (10) and 8 (a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636 (j) (10) and 637 (a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration
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
SBA''s “8(a) Program”: Overview, History, and Current Issues
8(a) Program eligibility is generally limited to small businesses “unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of
Understanding 8(a) Firms: Definition, Purpose, and Eligibility
Learn what 8(a) firms are, their benefits, and how socially and economically disadvantaged business owners can qualify for the SBA''s 8(a) program.
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
SBA 8(a) Program: What It Is and How It Works
Review the benefits of participating in the SBA 8 (a) program, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners...
13 CFR Part 124 Subpart A -
Sections 8 (a) and 7 (j) of the Small Business Act authorize a Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program (designated the 8 (a) Business Development or “8 (a) BD”