SBA 8(a) Sole Source Process

The Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) business development program enables Federal Government agencies to contract directly with certified 8(a) contractors. OmicronVis is a certified SBA 8(a) program participant.

Choosing an 8(a) Firm allows your organization to work directly with a company that is both experienced and efficient in consulting to develop and implement business, technology and engineering initiatives.

8(a) Program: Simplifying & Accelerating the Contracting Process While Reducing Cost & Effort

The SBA 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program was designed to simplify the federal procurement process for certified business participants. The 8(a) BD Program was developed to enable federal government Program Managers to save time, effort, and cost in the procurement process and to protect the interests of small business concerns. Overall, this program serves to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
With projects of up to $7 Million / $4 Million (Manufacturing / all other NAICS, respectively), the 8(a) BD Program allows for direct contracting without a lengthy competitive process. This allows a project to begin in a timely manner.

Bottom line: time sensitive projects can get started in days instead of months.

Step 1

Agency sends Offer Letter to SBA nominating firm to perform to the requirements.

Step 2

SBA certifies 8(a) firm and send acceptance letter to Agency.

Step 3

Agency works with 8(a) firm and prepares contract award for Purchase Order between the Agency and 8(a) firm.

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Benefits

The 8(a) sole source vehicle provides
agencies a simplified and shortened acquisition process.

Reduced acquisition cycle, measured in days
Lowered administrative costs
Initiate contract with a high-level statement of work
Directly negotiated best value pricing
Credit for small business promotion within the Agency