How do I find an 8a company?

How do I find an 8a company?

5 Ways to Find 8a Contract Opportunities

  1. Visit the Federal Business Opportunities web site.
  2. View each Federal agency’s long range acquisition forecast (LRAE).
  3. Contact each Federal agency’s OSDBU (Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization) office.
  4. Visit the Federal Procurement Data System web site.

What does 8a mean in contracting?

An 8(a) firm is a small business that is owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged citizens and that has been accepted into the 8(a) Business Development Program.

How do I find out if a contractor is prime?

You can use USASpending.gov to connect subcontract awards to prime contracts and identify prime contractors that are awarding subcontracts in your local area. The Small Business Administration’s “Subcontracting Assistance Directory” identifies people you should contact if you have questions about subcontracting.

How do I find a list of federal contractors?

Finding the List of Contractors. The Federal Acquisition Service is a unit of the U.S. General Services Agency. The master list of federal contractors is available on the GSA’s online “eLibrary,” which can be accessed by following the link in the “References” section.

What is the 8a process?

The SBA 8a Business Development Program is the governmental program run by Small Business Administration (SBA) to lend a hand to small disadvantaged businesses in receiving governmental contracts. Specifically, the annual goal of the Gov’t is to award at least 5% of all contracts to such companies.

Is there a database of federal contractors?

Federal Procurement Data Service – Next Generation is the repository of all federal contracting data for contracts in excess of $25,000.

Is a prime contractor the same as a general contractor?

A “prime” or “direct” contractor is a contractor that has a contract directly with the property owner. A “general” contractor refers to a contractor in charge of hiring subcontractors and coordinating their work, keeping the job on track for timely and on-budget completion.

What businesses are considered federal contractors?

Federal contractors are individuals or employers who enter into a contract with the United States (any department or agency) to perform a specific job, supply labor and materials, or for the sale of products and services.

Is UPS a federal contractor?

UPS is one of the major shippers in the U.S. and is involved in almost every aspect of shipping. However, UPS is a private company and not a government agency.

What is the 8a program for contractors?

Named for the section of the Small Business Act, this program is designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses complete for federal contracts. Many types of contracting are available in the program, supply, various service as well as construction. A portion of all federal contracting is set aside for contractors in the 8a program.

What is the SBA 8(a) contractor program?

One of the tools at their disposal to accomplish this is the SBA’s 8 (a) contractor program. Named for the section of the Small Business Act, this program is designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses complete for federal contracts. Many types of contracting are available in the program, supply, various service as well as construction.

How do I get a performance and payment bond for 8A?

To get started with the bonding process, visit Surety1’s performance and payment bond page. The 8a is one of the SBA’s most successful programs. thousands of contractors have graduated form the program with a firm understanding of what is required to be a successful 8a contractor.

What are the basic principals of bonding for 8A contractors?

The basic principals of bonding apply to 8a contractors. The three tenets of bonding, capital, capacity and character will apply. Capital; does the contractor have the financial strength to complete the contract?