STEMBoard is proud to be a SBA 8(A) Certified business. Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act as amended by Congress created the 8(a) business development program. This program enables SBA to assist small, disadvantaged firms to develop their businesses. In applying to the program, a firm is rigorously evaluated on its ownership, operations, financial health, and past performance. Once accepted, the firm is required to provide SBA a detailed business plan and annually show continued success as a viable, strong business entity.
The 8(a) sole source vehicle provides agencies a simplified and shortened acquisition procedure:
- Reduced decision cycle: the time required to award an 8(a) sole source contract is usually within days.
- Lowered administrative costs: procurement process and time is reduced to a minimum.
- Prices reflecting the best value: agency negotiates with the firm directly to get the best value.
- Credit for promoting small business participation within agency.
- Can initiate a contract with a simple high-level statement of work.
STEMBoard has a great working relationship with the SBA-assigned Business Development Specialist, who is willing to help clarify any issue related to the 8(a) program and facilitate any contract award.
8(a) Certification Details
SBA 8(a) Case Number: C0080W
SBA 8(a) Entrance Date: 12/17/2018
SBA 8(a) Exit Date: 12/16/2028
STEMBoard is proud to be a SBA 8(A) Certified business. Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act as amended by Congress created the 8(a) business development program. This program enables SBA to assist small, disadvantaged firms to develop their businesses. In applying to the program, a firm is rigorously evaluated on its ownership, operations, financial health, and past performance. Once accepted, the firm is required to provide SBA a detailed business plan and annually show continued success as a viable, strong business entity.
The 8(a) sole source vehicle provides agencies a simplified and shortened acquisition procedure:
- Reduced decision cycle: the time required to award an 8(a) sole source contract is usually within days.
- Lowered administrative costs: procurement process and time is reduced to a minimum.
- Prices reflecting the best value: agency negotiates with the firm directly to get the best value.
- Credit for promoting small business participation within agency.
- Can initiate a contract with a simple high-level statement of work.
STEMBoard has a great working relationship with the SBA-assigned Business Development Specialist, who is willing to help clarify any issue related to the 8(a) program and facilitate any contract award.
8(a) Certification Details
SBA 8(a) Case Number: C0080W
SBA 8(a) Entrance Date: 12/17/2018
SBA 8(a) Exit Date: 12/16/2028