Certification Facts
General Certification Facts
Why Certify your Business in the SBA 8(a)/SDB programs Which Program 8(a) or SDB is Best for My Business? 10 Myths of SBA, 8(a) and SDB Certification Caucasian Woman Can Get Certified! Why Should I do Business with the Federal Government? What's After I get Certified? Is my Business qualified for SBA 8(a)/SDB Certification?
SBA 8(a) Certification Facts
What is the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program? What are the benefits of 8(a) Certification? What is the purpose of the 8(a) Program? What length of time may a business participate in the 8(a) BD program? What are the basic requirements a concern must meet for the 8(a) BD program? What size business is eligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program? Who is socially disadvantaged? Who is economically disadvantaged? What does it mean to be unconditionally owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals? When do disadvantaged individuals control an applicant or Participant? What is potential for success? What other eligibility requirements apply for individuals or businesses? Do Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations have any special rules for applying to the 8(a) BD program Do Native Hawaiian Organizations have any special rules for applying to the 8(a) BD program? Do Community Development Corporations (CDCs) have any special rules for applying to the 8(a) BD program? What criteria must a business meet to remain eligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program? May any business submit an application? Where must an application be filed? What must a concern submit to apply to the 8(a) BD program? How does SBA process applications for 8(a) BD program admission? Can an applicant ask SBA to reconsider SBA's initial decision to decline its application? What appeal rights are available to an applicant that has been denied admission? Can an applicant reapply for admission to the 8(a) BD program? What are the ways a business may leave the 8(a) BD program? What is early graduation? What is termination? What are the procedures for early graduation and termination? What is suspension and how is a Participant suspended from the 8(a) BD program? Which SBA field office services a Participant? How does a Participant develop a business plan? How is a business plan updated and modified? What business development assistance is available to Participants during the two stages of participation in the 8(a) BD program? What general provisions apply to the award of 8(a) contracts? How does an agency offer a procurement to SBA for award through the 8(a) BD program? How does SBA accept a procurement for award through the 8(a) BD program? What circumstances limit SBA's ability to accept a procurement for award as an 8(a) contract? When will SBA appeal the terms or conditions of a particular 8(a) contract or a procuring activity decision not to reserve a requirement for the 8(a) BD program? At what dollar threshold must an 8(a) procurement be competed among eligible Participants? What procedures apply to competitive 8(a) procurements? How is an 8(a) contract executed? What are non-8(a) business activity targets? What percentage of work must a Participant perform on an 8(a) contract? How is fair market price determined for an 8(a) contract? Under what circumstances can a joint venture be awarded an 8(a) contract? Exercise of 8(a) options and modifications Can a Participant change its ownership or control and continue to perform an 8(a) contract, and can it transfer performance to another firm? Who decides contract disputes arising between a Participant and a procuring activity after the award of an 8(a) contract? Can the eligibility or size of a Participant for award of an 8(a) contract be questioned? How can an 8(a) contract be terminated before performance is completed? Are there any dollar limits on the amount of 8(a) contracts that a Participant may receive? Mentor/protege program. What reports does SBA require concerning parties who assist Participants in obtaining federal contracts? What kind of annual financial statement must a Participant submit to SBA? What reports regarding the continued business operations of former Participants does SBA require? What additional management and technical assistance is reserved exclusively for concerns eligible to receive 8(a) contracts?
SBA SDB Certification Facts
What is the SDB Program? What are the benefits of SDB Certification? What are the requirements for SDB Certification? What is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)? How does a firm become certified as an SDB? Can a firm represent itself to be an SDB if it has not yet been certified as an SDB? What is a misrepresentation of SDB status? Can a firm reapply for SDB certification? Is there a list of certified SDBs? How long does an SDB certification last? What is the effect of receiving an SDB certification? Can SBA re-evaluate the SDB status of a firm after SBA certifies it to be SDB? Who may protest the disadvantaged status of a concern? When will SBA not decide an SDB protest? Who decides disadvantaged status protests? What procedures apply to disadvantaged status protests? What format, degree of specificity, and basis does SBA require to consider an SDB protest? What will SBA do when it receives an SDB protest? How does SBA make disadvantaged status determinations in considering an SDB protest? Appeals of disadvantaged status determinations.
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