8(a) Certification Services
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The Federal government will award over $90 Billion to 8(a) firms this year. Certification helps you win your share of that work.
8(a) Certification is a very lucrative certification that has led many small firms to big success.
We offer services for every need and every budget. Our 8(a) services include the following:
FREE CONSULTATION: Be sure you qualify before you apply! Call 803-275-0663, or email info@federalpcs.com.
COMPLETE 8(A) CERTIFICATION SERVICE: Our most popular service; we handle the complete application from start to finish. Price is $5,500.00.
ADDITIONAL 8(A) SERVICES: Length-of-Time in Business waiver (if in business less than 2 years). $1,500.00
8(A) HELP FOR THE "DO-IT-YOURSELFER": Professional review and comment service. This service streamlines your application process by providing valuable insight into what SBA will be looking for. $1,400.00
​8(a) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Over the years, I have answered thousands of questions about the 8(a) program. Find the answers to the common questions here!
Question: Will there be an issue if the business has not made a profit or if they do not currently have clients?
Answer: Yes to both questions. One of SBA's requirements for 8(a) certification is that the business has to have a a substantial likelihood of success. Profitability is something they look at in determining likelihood of success. They also look at the number of clients; ideally you would have more than one client with no single client accounting for more than 70% of your revenue.
Question: The owner is currently the only employee, and works full time outside the business. Will being employed be an issue? If it is an issue, can it be waived?
Answer: It will be a problem, and there is no waiver for this. To qualify for 8(a), the applicant (i.e., the socially disadvantaged person who owns at least 51% of the business) must be dedicated full time to the success of the business. SBA interprets this to mean that you must be working in your business during normal operating hours, which typically means they can't hold another job. Divided interest hinders the success of the applicant firm, plus the applicant can't control the business if they aren't there. This can't be waived.
Question: Do I have to submit a business plan with the application?
Answer: No - a business plan is not required as part of the application. When you are approved into the 8(a) program, you will at that time be required by SBA to submit an 8(a) Business Plan.
Testimonials:
Rick, I want to say thank you once again for helping me get my 8(a). I am now in year 6 of the program and my company has grown tremendously. I want you to know that getting my 8(a) was one of the best things I ever did to set myself apart from my competitors and succeed in the Federal contracting sector -- so thank you!
- Vickie Marino,
KenMar General Contracting
"With Rick’s help. I got my 8(a) certification quickly, and within 30 days of getting it I won a contract that netted $230,000 in profit. That's a great return on investment! Highly recommended!"
-Joe. G.
"Once I got my 8(a) using your services, I finally found the business success I wanted. I went from struggling to make ends meet to over $20 Million a year in revenue." Thank you!."
-Chris T.