2025年2月11日 · Small business development is accomplished by providing various forms of management, technical, financial, and procurement assistance. SBA partners with federal agencies to promote maximum utilization of 8(a) program participants to ensure access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace.

2024年4月5日 · SBA published guidance to federal agencies on August 18, 2023. SBA also has published FAQs intended to help the federal acquisition workforce community as it implements SBA’s guidance. Helpful resources: Visit SBA’s OMB Max.gov collaboration page for current guidance and FAQs.

2025年3月7日 · As part of your market research, you can find 8(a) program-certified businesses using the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). Additionally, you can: Get personal assistance from the SBA’s local district offices; Contact your agency’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization or your Agency Small Business Specialist

This guide provides instructions on how to establish an account for certify.SBA.gov as well as other important information. Contacts for Assistance: For general questions about uploading 8(a) documents, please contact: Certify Help Desk .

2024年1月10日 · The SBA 8(a) program is a business development program that helps socially and economically disadvantaged small-business owners access government contracts.

The SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program provides financial assistance to small businesses with owners who are economically or socially disadvantaged.

2024年5月29日 · The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program Background Through the 8(a) Business Development Program, Congress aims to help small “socially and economically disadvantaged” business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contracting. The program, established under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act in

2024年9月16日 · SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program: Legislative and Program History. CRS PRODUCT (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) Hide Overview . CRS Product Type: Reports: Publication Date: 09/16/2024: Author: Blackford, R. Corinne: Download PDF (938KB) Disclaimer: These documents were prepared by the Congressional Research …

Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations, and judicial and administrative decisions. This report examines the 8(a) Program’s historical development, key requirements, administrative structures and operations, and the SBA’s oversight of 8(a) firms.

Generally, a concern meets the basic requirements for admission to the 8(a) BD program if it is a small business which is unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of good character and citizens of and residing in the United States, and which demonstrates potential for success.