8(a) & EDWOSB Certification Combination
We have over 16 Years of experience in helping clients obtain the 8(a) Certification. We can walk you through developing a narrative from your past to meet the new guidelines for achieving 8(a) Certification.
Call for a 10–15-minute call to go over the 8(a) Qualifications as well as any other questions you may have.
Important SBA Update About the 8(a) Program
ULTIMA SERVICES V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Currently All Women (Minority Group Member or Caucasian Woman) can potentially apply for the SBA 8(a) Certification in addition to the WOSB program.
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8(a) Package Find out about our 8(a) Certification PackageSocial Disadvantaged
Is the 51% owner(s) of the firm U.S. Citizens....
Is 25% or more of your blood heritage from a minority group or do you have a tribal card from a state or federally recognized Native American Indian Tribe or are you a woman who has suffered from at least one instance of gender bias? ....
Ok then are you? A Women who has suffered substantial gender bias or a Service-Disabled Veterans who has suffered from handicap bias?.....
Economically Disadvantaged
Has the owner of the firm made more than $400,000 per year, on average, for the past 3 years.
Is the owner’s net worth less than $850,000 excluding (a.) the owner’s primary residence, (b.) the business applying for 8(a) (c.) the owners retirement accounts.
Is the owners’ total assets less than $6,500,000 excluding retirement accounts.
Potential to Succeed at Federal Contracting
Does the owner of the firm work full-time for the business; meaning Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Did the firm make a profit on its most recent tax return.
Does the firm have a positive net worth.
Has the firm been in business for at least two-years?, meaning the business has filed two tax returns with revenue on both. -or- Two-year waiver: Has the firm had at least $150,000 in revenue since the inception of the firm as well as a profit on the fi
Has the firm obtained more than 70% of the firm’s revenue from a single source? This calculation is for the most recent calendar year to the date of the 8(a) application.
Control Issues
Is the owner of the firm the one managing the day-to-day operations, long-term strategic planning, and the highest compensated person at the firm.
8(a) Benefits and Results
8(a) Benefits
Sole Source Contracts – These are direct award contracts up to $4.5 million dollars awarded like private sector contracts. Set-aside Contracts – These are competitive federal contracts that only 8(a) firms are permitted to bid. An 8(a) Certification can provide large growth for your firm by helping you obtain Federal Contracts. The average 8(a) firm has over $5 million dollars per year in federal contracts.
8(a) Results
| Year | 8(a) Revenue | Number of Firms | Federal Revenue Per Firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32.1 billion | 5,787 | $5,562,328 |
| 2022 | $32.1 billion | 5,758 | $5,576,448 |
| 2021 | $31.0 billion | 5,935 | $5,236,325 |
| 2019 | $50.7 billion | 6,133 | $8,273,623 |
| 2018 | $46.5 billion | 5,805 | $8,010,335 |
| 2017 | $40.2 billion | 6,815 | $5,898,752 |
| 2016 | $39.0 billion | 6,289 | $6,201,303 |
| 2015 | $35.6 billion | 6,365 | $5,593,087 |
| 2014 | $34.7 billion | 6,683 | $5,192,278 |
| 2013 | $30.7 billion | 7,436 | $4,128,563 |
| 2012 | $32.4 billion | 7,827 | $4,139,517 |
| 2011 | $32.4 billion | 8,751 | $3,702,434 |