Tag Archive for: SBA 8(a) Program
Adapting to Change: How to Qualify for the SBA’s 8(a) Program Amid New Stringent Guidelines
In a significant shake-up to a long-standing federal program designed to support minority-owned businesses, a recent judicial ruling has declared a key provision of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program…
Navigating the SBA’s Proposed Rule for Consistency in Socio-Economic Certifications
As any small business federal contractor can tell you, the labyrinth of regulations set forth by the Small Business Administration (SBA) can often be a source of frustration, primarily due to inconsistencies across various programs. While on…
Are Government Contracts Only for the “Big Dogs”?
There’s a persistent myth about government contracting: "Government Contracts are fixed and only the big dogs get the work." This misnomer has deterred many small businesses from exploring government contracting opportunities, fearing that…
SBA’s 8(a) Program Ruling: Implications and the Path Forward
The recent U.S. District Court ruling in the Ultima Services Corp. v. U.S. Department of Agriculture case has generated significant buzz within the federal contractor community. It pertains to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a)…
NEWS: 8(a) Program Focus to Shift from Eligibility to Business Development
The SBA 8(a) Program is the "official" socially and economically disadvantaged small business certification. The program allows small disadvantaged businesses to more effectively compete in federal contracting and receive sole-source contracts.
While…