SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 8(a)

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 8(a)

The SBA 8(a) set aside allows contracting officers to meet agency socio-economic goals and help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses get their fair share of contracting opportunities.

Contract Information

Contract Number: SBA 8(a) Case Number: C0066s

DUNS Number: DUNS 158391099

CAGE Code: CAGE 5AJF6

Contract Ordering Period: SBA 8(a) Entrance Date: 07/01/2016; SBA 8(a) Exit Date: 07/01/2026

Program Manager

Name: Ronald Herman

Email: rherman@tm3solutions.com

Phone: (703) 348-4665

Who can use it?

Government wide access

Overview of the program

The SBA 8(a) set aside allows contracting officers to meet agency socio-economic goals and help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses get their fair share of contracting opportunities.

Full details are listed on the 8(a) Small Business Program Website: 8(a) program administration (sba.gov)

The 8(a) sole source vehicle provides agencies a simplified and shortened acquisition procedure:

  • Reduced decision cycle: the time required to award an 8(a) sole source contract is usually within days.
  • Lowered administrative costs: procurement process and time is reduced to a minimum.
  • Prices reflecting the best value: agency negotiates with the firm directly to get the best value.
  • Credit for promoting small business participation within agency.
  • Can initiate a contract with a simple high-level statement of work.