Nov 18, 2025 · To qualify for the 8 (a) program, businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria: 8 (a) certification lasts for a maximum of nine years. The first four years are …

Through the 8(a) Business Development Program, Congress aims to help small “socially and economically disadvantaged” business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal …

Apr 25, 2025 · What is the 8 (a) Program? Sections 7 (j) (10) and 8 (a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636 (j) (10) and 637 (a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration …

Oct 1, 2025 · SBA’s subcontractors are referred to as "8 (a) contractors." As used in this subpart, an 8 (a) contractor is an 8 (a) participant that is currently performing on a Federal contract or …

Oct 1, 2025 · Right now in 2025, the 8 (a) Business Development Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), helps small, disadvantaged businesses access …

Sections 8 (a) and 7 (j) of the Small Business Act authorize a Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program (designated the 8 (a) Business Development or “8 (a) BD” …

Mar 11, 2025 · Backing loans isn’t the only way the Small Business Administration (SBA) serves small businesses. The SBA’s 8 (a) Business Development program helps eligible small, …

To receive new 8 (a) contracts, an individual-owned 8 (a) participant firm that previously relied on the presumption of social disadvantage to support eligibility will now need to submit a social …

Review the benefits of participating in the SBA 8 (a) program, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners...

Dec 19, 2025 · Qualified 8 (a) firms receive access to special government contracts, helping them become more competitive in the market. 8 (a) firms must be U.S.-owned, operated by socially …