Description:
SBA’s 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program is intended to assist eligible small disadvantaged business concerns grow and become competitively viable in the economic mainstream. The Program provides qualified small businesses access to capital and credit, business counseling and training, and Federal and non-Federal procurement opportunities. Through award of sole source and limited-competition contracts, the 8(a) Program provides a logical, systematic approach to market access and enterprise growth for small disadvantaged businesses.

Overview:
The SBA's 8(a) BD Program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market.

Availability:
This contract vehicle may be used by any Government entity.

Contract Links:
SBA 8(a) website