February 9, 2025

Years 8 & 9 in the 8(a) Program – The Final Countdown to Open Competition

The final two years of the 8(a) Business Development Program are a pivotal moment for your business. By now, you should have built strong agency relationships, secured multiple contracts, and refined your business development strategies. However, the biggest challenge is yet to come—competing in the full-and-open market once your 8(a) status expires. Many companies make the mistake of focusing only on winning last-minute 8(a) […]

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February 8, 2025

Years 5-7 in the 8(a) Program – Scaling for the Big Leagues

By Years 5-7 in the 8(a) Business Development Program, your company should be operating at a more advanced level than when you first entered. You have built relationships, gained past performance, and refined your internal processes. However, this phase is not about maintaining the status quo—it’s about preparing for sustained growth, prime contracting opportunities, and long-term competitiveness beyond the 8(a) program. The reality is […]

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February 7, 2025

Years 3 & 4 in the 8(a) Program – Strengthening Your Position

You’re now entering Years 3 and 4 of the 8(a) Business Development Program, a critical phase where your company must shift from simply winning contracts to building sustainability and competitive strength. The momentum from your first two years should have given you experience in federal contracting, established relationships with agencies and primes, and begun generating revenue through set-aside opportunities. But […]

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February 6, 2025

How to Achieve Success with your 8(a) Certification – A Strategic Guide to Federal Contracting Growth 

The U.S. federal government spends over $1.7 trillion annually on contracts, making it one of the most lucrative markets for businesses. The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program serves as a powerful vehicle for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses to enter and thrive in this competitive space. In FY2024, $40 billion in contracts were awarded to 8(a) firms, with $25 […]

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February 5, 2025

Are You Ready for the 8(a) Program? Why Timing Matters

The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program offers small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts in the federal marketplace. However, many companies rush into the program without ensuring they are fully prepared—only to waste valuable time struggling to win contracts during their certification period. The Reality is 8(a) clock starts ticking the day […]

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