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How 8(a) Firm Status Works. The 8(a) status is specially granted by the SBA to any small business that qualifies, making it eligible for financial assistance, training, mentoring, and other forms of assistance.

The Small Business Administration certification is part of a contracting program that helps small companies compete for federal contracts. The government sets aside some of its contracts (both competitive set-aside and sole-source set-aside contracts) for small businesses each year to limit competition.

For the 8(a) program this means all applicant individuals must have a net worth of $250,000 or less, excluding the value of the business and personal residence. Must be in business for at least two years or apply for a waiver of the two-year requirement.

Other advantages include: the 8a companies may also form joint ventures and teams to pursue larger prime contracts and participate in the mentor-protegA© program to help grow business, and take advantage of specialized business training, counseling, marketing assistance, and high-level executive development provided by

The 8a program has a nine-year life span which is divided into two phases: an initial four-year developmental stage and a final five-year transition stage.

A COMPLETE application will be processed within 90 days from receipt by SBA's Division of Program Certification and Eligibility.

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