What are the rules for being an 8A contractor?

If 8a contractor is going to pursue construction, the rules of the Miller Act will apply. As such, the contractor will need to secure bid, performance and payment bonds to compete on federal construction projects. A construction contractor, even if not in the 8a, can access the SBA bond guarantee program.

How much does a HJ-8 launch system weigh?

The missile and launch system can be quickly disassembled into four sub-units, each weighing less than 25 kg, making the system crew-portable.

Which is the latest version of the HJ-8 helicopter?

The latest variant is the HJ-8H. Designed to be both dependable and accurate, HJ-8 is now the standard anti-tank armament of the WZ-9, Mi-17, and Gazelle (replacing the original Euromissile HOT first carried) helicopter gunships of the PLA.

Who was the designer of the HJ-8 missile?

The missile was jointly developed by Research Institute 203 and 282nd Factory, but the program was interrupted by political turmoil. The key designers were Wang Xingzhi (王兴治) and Zhao Jiazheng (赵家铮), who developed the missile. Development was not completed until the early 1980s, after the end of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.

What do you need to know about the 8a program?

Named for the section of the Small Business Act, this program is designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses complete for federal contracts. Many types of contracting are available in the program, supply, various service as well as construction. A portion of all federal contracting is set aside for contractors in the 8a program.

Who is a Contracting Officer for the 8 ( a ) program?

Your responsibilities as a contracting officer in connection with the 8 (a) Business Development program are outlined in Title 13 Part 124 Subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). As a contracting officer, you’re allowed to use set-aside contracts for small disadvantaged businesses.

Can a sole source company get an 8A contract?

However, there are many 8 (a) companies that have yet to get their first sole 8a sole source contract. For companies in the SBA’s 8a Contracts Program that consider themselves for a single source for a specific product or service, they should promote these services or products to the government contracting agency.