Failing to Comply with SBA Joint Venture Definition and Affiliation Rules Can Cost You the Contract. The SBA joint venture definition means two or more businesses joining forces for a profit. The effort is generally targeted to a specific project in federal contracting. In government contracting, the Small Business Administration (SBA)… Read more »
Contents of a joint venture agreement are statutorily set for small businesses and 8(a)certified companies. If you are a small business in the SBA 8a certification program and thinking about entering a joint venture agreement with another company, there are a few things that you want to consider. Not only are the… 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 »
Under SBA size appeal regulations, concerns are affiliated when one has the power to control the other, or when a third party has the power to control both. 13 CFR121.103(a)(1). If you own 50% or more of a concern, then there is strong chance that an SBA OHA Size appeal… Read more »
Improve business relationships by teaming and joint venturing under the Native American and Super 8a rules. Are you having problems as an 8a Contractor getting Native American Government Contracts? Alaska Natives and Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations have a unique relationship with the United States Government as set forth… Read more »
Rules for SBA 8a Certification in Government Proposals When it comes to SBA 8a certifications, although contracting agencies can consider subcontractor experience in government proposals, there is no mandatory requirement to do so. A government contracting agency need not consider your subcontractor experience where the solicitation contemplates award of a… Read more »
Learn how to minimize the Small Business Administration SBA objections to your 8a application and avoid wasting valuable time and resources learning the requirements through trial and error. By understanding the government’s concerns when trying to meet the SBA 8a Certification Requirements and 8a Status Rules, you will be better… 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 »