How Much Does 8a Certification Cost?

The SBA 8(a) certification itself is free if you apply on your own through the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. However, most business owners find themselves lost and confused during the process because it is incredibly extensive and requires substantial documentation, time, and expertise to complete correctly.

 

The True Cost of Do-it-Yourself 8(a) Certification:

While there's no application fee to the SBA, attempting the 8(a) certification process yourself comes with hidden costs:

  • Time Investment: Expect to spend 40-80+ hours gathering documents, completing forms, and responding to SBA requests
  • Delayed Revenue: Every month spent navigating the process is lost opportunity for contracts and set-aside federal contracting opportunities
  • Risk of Rejection: Incomplete or incorrect applications face high rejection rates, forcing you to start over and losing even more time
  • Missed Opportunities: Without expert guidance, you may miss critical eligibility requirements or documentation that delays approval
  • Current SBA Updates: The SBA updates the 8(a) program requirements and processes which can be easily overlooked. 

 

Why Professional Help:

Having trained specialists gives you an advantage and eases the process so you can focus on your business.

At FEDCON, we offer:

  • Complete application preparation and submission
  • Expert review of all documentation to ensure accuracy
  • Guidance through every step of the SBA 8(a) process—from eligibility to approval
  • Fast-track processing to help you start winning government contracts sooner

Once 8(a) Certified What do You Get?

Once certified, you unlock exclusive federal contracting opportunities including:

  • Access to sole source agreements up to $4 million (or $7 million for manufacturing)
  • Eligibility for 8(a) set-aside contracts
  • Competitive advantages in the federal marketplace
  • Up to nine years of certification

Ready to Get 8(a) Certified? 

Don't let paperwork and complexity stand between you and government contracting opportunities. Our experts at FEDCON are familiar with the SBA process —we know exactly what it takes to get approved.

 

Call us at (855) 233-3266 or contact us to get help with your 8(a) Certification Services and discover how we make government contracts simple.

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