SBA (8a) is an ownership/diversity certification sponsored by the Small Business Association (SBA) of the United States government. This certification is intended for organizations that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

How do you determine if a company is 8 A?

8(a) program qualifications Be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Have a personal net worth of $750K or less, adjusted gross income of $350K or less and $6 million or less in assets.

What is an 8 a sole source?

8a contracts are awarded when there is evidence that there is but a sole supplier that is capable of providing the products or purchases sought by the government. Under the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, small businesses can also get single-source contracts by statute.

Where can I find 8a contracts?

Visit the Federal Business Opportunities web site. It contains thousands of active federal procurements. The web site can be found by visiting You can narrow down your search for 8a set-aside contract opportunities or set-up an account to automatically receive targeted opportunities via email.

How many 8a companies are there 2020?

Of all the businesses in the United States (more than 24 million approximately), fewer than 9,000 have been 8a certified.

How do you justify a sole source contract?

How do I justify a sole source?

1. One of a Kind. Necessity of propriety item which must be compatible with existing equipment or systems and which is available only from the original manufacturer.
2. Emergency. only allowable in rare circumstances.
3. Awarding Agency Approval.
4. No Competition: (Grant funds only)

What is a Class J&A?

NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED. This Justification & Approval (J&A) is a class J&A authorizing Other Than Full and Open Competition for the award of transportation service contracts awarded and administered by USTRANSCOM.

How long can a company 8a?

For firms approved for 8(a) program participation after November 15, 1988, the developmental stage is four-years and the transitional stage is five-years. The developmental stage is designed to help 8(a) certified firms overcome their economic disadvantage by providing business development assistance.

How long does it take to become an 8a?

We typically get companies certified in 45 days although it can take up to 90 days and we have had some certified in as little as 25 days.

What qualifies as small business?

For the ACA, it defines a small business as having fewer than 50 full-time employees. Part-time employees are combined in a calculation to gauge how many full-time equivalent of part-time employees a business has. According to the IRS, the size of a business is dependent on individual tax laws.

What is SSJ in procurement?

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (SSJ) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION. This form is required for all sole source procurement. Sole Source Justification: Section 18-4-306, MCA, allows a contract to be awarded for a supply or service item without competition under certain circumstances.

What does J&A stand for?

J&A