8(a) Certification Explained

8(a) Certification

The 8(a) Certification lets the SBA offer preferential treatment on government contracts to minority business enterprises such as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, etc.

Both the certification and the contract work must be obtained as there are benefits that can be derived from them. To qualify for these benefits one must meet the business ownership and social disadvantage criteria, as well as the financial requirements.

To qualify, businesses must be small under SBA size standards, have a net worth of less than $850,000, and be operating for at least 2 years. The documents that are required for the application include ownership, financial statement and social disadvantage.

FEDCON can help with this process, and with their help, a contractor can get this certification with minimal leg work and grey area.

After achieving 8(a) status, businesses are eligible for set-aside and sole-source contracts. They receive training and mentoring, help with forming joint ventures and preference in acquiring surplus government property.

To qualify, businesses must be small under SBA size standards, have a net worth of less than $850,000, and have been in business for at least 2 years. The documents that are required for the application include ownership, financial statement and social disadvantage.

FEDCON can help with this process – getting your application in on time. FEDCON can assist businesses in obtaining 8(a) Certification, which enables them to participate in the government contracting process.


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