GovCon Glossary

8(a) Program

Definition

The SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Provides access to sole-source contracts up to $4.5M (services) or $8M (manufacturing), mentoring, and a nine-year development period.

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