As the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, the U.S. federal government receives vital support from small disadvantaged businesses, including those in the 8(a) Business Development Program.
Benefits of the 8(a) Business Development Program include:
- Access to sole-source and competitive set-aside contracts
- Business development assistance from dedicated Business Opportunity Specialists
- Assistance from federal procurement experts
- Opportunities to create joint ventures with established businesses
- Priority access to federal surplus property
The Procurement Queen will complete the application on your behalf. Once payment is made, you will be contacted to collect the information for your application. Your certification application will be processed and submitted to the government within 48 hours of submission after you provided all documents requested. Price is based on one (1) company. If you have multiple companies please purchase additional packages.
If documents required is not provided with 48 hours your file will be moved to a later que. You have up to 30 days to provide all requested doents.
Action Steps: Gather the following documents, you will receive a questionnaire via the CRM Dubsado and will have your client portfolio.
- EIN Number
- Business name
- The business owner full name (first name, last name)
- Date of business formation (month, day, year) this can be found on the certificate of formation
- Business Address and/or mailing address
- Business phone number and/or fax
- Email address (this will be made public, you may want a general email address)
- Website “optional”
- Brief description of your business and services 2 sentences.
All certification applications are completed within 2 business days when we receive all requested documents.
This package includes:
• Commodity/Services codes
• EIN Number if applicable
• Description of operation
• Resume of 1 principal holder.
• Customer support includes following-up with the state
Automatic notification for bids for 4 government websites in your state.
Project management for the certification project which includes tracking and follow-ups.
No refunds. You have up to 30 days to provide all requested documents.
Federal Certification: 8(a) Business Development Program
I only recommend 8a when you have experience competing and winning contracts. And your business is established and is generating revenue.