How do I get 8a sole source?

8a contracts are awarded when there is evidence that there is but a sole supplier that is capable of providing the products or purchases sought by the government. Under the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, small businesses can also get single-source contracts by statute.

Where can I find 8a contracts?

5 Ways to Find 8a Contract Opportunities

• Visit the Federal Business Opportunities web site.
• View each Federal agency’s long range acquisition forecast (LRAE).
• Contact each Federal agency’s OSDBU (Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization) office.
• Visit the Federal Procurement Data System web site.

What does direct award mean?

Direct Award Contracts (DACs) occur when a contract is awarded to a contractor without a competition, or where there is a material change to an existing contract.

What is a 8A contractor?

An 8a Contractor is a small business that has proven to the GSA it is socially or economically disadvantaged. Most any small American business (whether socially or economically disadvantaged or not) can obtain a GSA schedule contract and be eligible for Small Business Set Asides.

What is the 8(a) business development program?

The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

What is a direct award contract?

Direct Award Contracts (DACs) occur when a contract is awarded to a contractor without a competition, or where there is a material change to an existing contract.

What is a direct award?

Definition of Direct Award. Direct Award means the award of a Call Off Contract by application of the terms laid down in the Contract without re-opening competiton.