SBA 8a Small Business Certification

SBA – 8a Certification

The Essentials!

SBA 8a CertificationThe Essentials!

• Agenda

– Introductions– Presentation– Q & A


– Introductions:• Fed Bid Speed• Fierce Government• Michael E. Veve – Lasa, Monroig & Veve• Jennifer Schaus – JS & Associates


• Fed Bid Speed* Software program to manage B2G Opps

* Single click integration with FBO.gov

* Share notes & project manage RFP’s


• Fierce Government* Free Govt IT Newsletter

* IT in Govt Agencies / Defense / Cloud / Cyber

* White Papers / Events / Analysis

* In-depth & Quality = Differentiator


Lasa, Monroig & Veve – Law Firm* Federal Contracts

* 8(a) certifications

* Corporate law


• Jennifer Schaus & Associates• B2G Services and Events

GSA Schedules

Federal Sales / Marketing

March 19 2013 – B2G Gov Con Networking

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SBA 8a Certification The Essentials!

SBA – Small Business Administration

8(a) …..

What is it exactly?

SBA 8a Certification The Essentials!

Key Benefits / Advantages:* Limit Competition

* Set Aside Federal Procurement

* 9 Year Program

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Company Requirements:

* Be a “small” business (NAICS Codes)

* At least 2 years in business

* Never been an 8(a) business

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Individual Owner Requirements:

* Social disadvantage

* Economic disadvantage:

* AGI

* Net Worth

* Overall Assets

Other Personal Requirements:

* 51% plus ownership

* Full-time dedication

* Highest officer

* Highest compensated



Time Frames:

* Complete Application 4 – 6 weeks

* SBA Processing 4 – 6 months

* Certification is valid for 9 Yrs

Thank You !!

Dear Participants,

Thank You for your time & participation!

Pease submit your questions via email & we will answer as we have time.

The webinar is recorded and available at: http://www.JenniferSchaus.com/events

SBA 8a Certification

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