GSA: What Is An 8(a) Contractor?

The GSA has set aside a number of federal procurements for what is known as an "8(a) Contractor." An 8(a) Contractor is a business that meets the criteria for Small Disadvantaged Business qualification and is certified with the Small Business Administration under Section 8(a) of the Federal Small Business Act.

To take advantage of the "8(a) Contractor" set asides your business must be registered with both the GSA and the SBA. A great deal of paperwork and time may be required to obtain 8(a) status but the reward can be that your business is placed in a relatively small pool of businesses entitled to federal GSA procurement set-asides.

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