Title 13, Part 124 — 8(A) Business Development/small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations

What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

What length of time may a business participate in the 8(a) BD program?

What definitions are important 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 and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?

Do Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?

Do Community Development Corporations (CDCs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for 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?

How 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?

Voluntary withdrawal or voluntary early graduation.

What is graduation and 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?

How does a Participant obtain Federal Government surplus property?

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, and when can a requirement be released from the 8(a) BD program?

When will SBA appeal the terms or conditions of a particular 8(a) contract or a procuring activity decision not to use 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 limitations on subcontracting apply to an 8(a) contract?

How is fair market price determined for an 8(a) contract?

Delegation of contract administration to procuring agencies.

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?

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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 or novated before performance is completed?

Are there any dollar limits on the amount of 8(a) contracts that a Participant may receive?

Can 8(a) BD Program Participants participate in SBA's Mentor-Protégé program?

What are the requirements for representing 8(a) status, and what are the penalties for misrepresentation?

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?

Report of benefits for firms owned by Tribes, ANCs, NHOs and CDCs.

What is the purpose of the 7(j) management and technical assistance program?

What types of assistance are available through the 7(j) program?

Who is eligible to receive 7(j) assistance?

What additional management and technical assistance is reserved exclusively for concerns eligible to receive 8(a) contracts?

What is a Small Disadvantaged Business?

Reviews and protests of SDB status.