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8(a) Program

SBA business development program for disadvantaged small businesses.

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8(a) Program SBA business development program for disadvantaged small businesses.

SBA 8(a) Program

Definition

The 8(a) Business Development Program is an SBA program providing business development assistance to eligible small disadvantaged businesses. 8(a) companies can receive sole source contracts up to $4.5M for services and participate in competitive 8(a) set-asides. The program lasts 9 years.

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SBA 8(a) Program

Related Terms

  • Set-Aside

    Contract reserved exclusively for specific small business categories.

  • Small Disadvantaged Business

    Small business owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

  • Sole Source

    Contract awarded without competition to a single contractor.

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