Contracts

• 8(a) SDB Certified
• GSA PES (871)
• Navy Engineering & Acquisition Support
• SeaPort-e
• AMCOM Express
• Air Force SIDC BOA
• DESP II — Ogden Air Logistics Center

8(a) Sole Source

Section 8(a)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)) established a program that authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter into all types of contracts with other agencies and let subcontracts for performing those contracts to firms eligible for program participation. The SBA’s subcontractors are referred to as “8(a) contractors.”

Advantages of 8(a) Contracts and How to Use Them

Comparison of 8(a) vs IDIQ Contract Processes

References:

• 8(a) Program - Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 19.8
• Qualified 8(a) firm is considered rock solid sole source justification
  • It is a lock-tight sole source (subject to the competitive thresholds)
  • No sole source justification required
  • No requirement for synopsis for contract action
  • Can continue to use that firm for follow-on contracts
  • Helps achieve SDB goals
• For contracts under $3M, 8(a) sole source contracts require much less contracting paperwork - AT&L AKSS