Part 4: Winning an SBA 8(a) Sole Source Award Contract – What’s Involved and What to Know

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program offers small, disadvantaged businesses tremendous opportunities for sole source and limited competition contracts. During the program, participants can be awarded sole source contracts up to $4.5 million for goods and services ($7.5 million for manufacturing). But what does the contracting process entail and what should 8(a) contractors know to avoid mistakes?

Listen to Susan Moser, Partner and Leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting practice and Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Government Contracting practice discuss the 8(a) contracting process and sole source awards, including certified cost and pricing data to determine fair market price, preaward surveys and best practices.

If you haven’t already, catch up on other episodes in our podcast series discussing various aspects of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program:

In future 8(a) segments, we will discuss competitive contracts and the All Small Mentor Protégé Program.

Our Government Contractor Services group has an in-depth understanding of the 8(a) program and advises 8(a) government contractors through each step of the process to add value and anticipate ongoing opportunities. From the initial important decisions made in becoming an 8(a), to the first contract, to how the company is growing throughout the life of the program.

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Eric Poppe

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Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Past Episodes

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September 10, 2024

12:15

Speakers: Eric Poppe, Jonathan Reid

Learn the do's, don'ts, and pitfalls of outsourced accounting for government contractors. Discover how to make a smooth transition to outsourced accounting.

Podcast

August 28, 2024

15:04

Speakers: Eric Poppe

Learn the crucial steps in selecting an ERP system that aligns with your business needs, including stakeholder discussions and integration requirements.

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August 13, 2024

11:04

Speakers: Michael G. Cippel, Irwin Kaplan, Jonathan Reid

Explore the benefits of accounting outsourcing for government contractors and learn how to choose the right firm and optimize your partnership.