For Immediate Help Call us at 1-866-601-5518. When you submit an SBA 8a application, part of the process requires you to write a Narrative Statement of Social Disadvantage (Social Disadvantage Narrative). This only applies if you do not meet the meet the statutory presumption of being socially disadvantaged. Not all… Read more »
Are you a small disadvantaged business enterprise that needs help getting federal government contracts? New Small Business Administration (SBA) 8a SDB certification rules are somewhat tricky but you can overcome affiliation by applying the basic requirements. An SBA Small Disadvantaged Business Concern under 13 CFR 124.1002 or DBE carries some weight in Federal… Read more »
Understanding the 8a Application Denial and Appeals Process is Critical Before Acting After you submit your 8 a application, there is a 60% chance that you will experience problems with denials and appeals. One of the biggest problems in the application process is that applicants fail to show that the are… Read more »
Make Sure that Your Company Meets the Small Business Administration SBA small business certification requirements for Bidding and Official representation Or Else You Risk Losing Your Government Contracts Award in a Small Business Size Protest and Exposure to Criminal Liability Meeting the SBA small business certification requirements requires an understanding of… Read more »
All 8a small business applicants must meet the statutory requirements for approval into the 8(a) BD Program. The following case demonstrates the results for failure to meet those requirements. Companies Still Battle 8a Small Business Denials If you are not familiar with the program requirements, 8a small business applicants might consider… Read more »
An SBA 8(a)termination or graduation appeal is an appeal from an 8(a) BD termination or graduation determination, made by the Director, Office of Business Development (CFR 124.301-304). A small business can be terminated early from the 8(a) Program for situations such as: noncompliance of the reporting criteria; failure to maintain the business… Read more »
The 8a Certification Program is a nine-year business development program that allows a small economically and socially disadvantaged business with 8a status to participate and have access to government contracts. SBA 8a certification eligibility requirements are heavily regulated and applicants seeking to get 8(a) certified must carefully review their information before sending to… Read more »
Does Your SBA Operating Agreement Comply With the Rules Under 13 CFR 121.103? If Not, You Can Lose Your Contract. When making size determinations and affiliation under the negative control definition for small businesses, the SBA not only looks at finding actual control over the protested business but also whether a non-disadvantaged… Read more »
When it comes to federal contracting, there are several government programs to help small businesses succeed in the procurement market. Despite the high demand for getting into these government programs, there is still a requirement to plan carefully and develop a sound roadmap to become successful. What Are Some of… Read more »
Defending small business fraud cases involving government contracts can be a contractor’s worst nightmare. Hiring local criminal defense counsel that is experienced in federal procurement law can be equally challenging. Federal prosecutors know this. Hence, the higher percentages of convictions for them. Learn how to increase your chances of prevailing…. Read more »