All About 8(a) Certification Requirements
Small firms owned by members of minority or disadvantaged groups are given preferential treatment under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act when competing for federal government contracts. Small firms that are certified under section 8(a) are eligible for a business support package as well. The Small Business Administration administers Section 8(a), which requires enterprises to prove ownership as well as size to be certified for the program. Let’s have a look at the 8(a) requirements . Requirements for Ownership Businesses owned by African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, or Asian-Americans owning at least 51 percent of the company are eligible for 8(a) certification. These all come under the 8(a) requirements , followed by businesses owned by groups or cooperatives comprised of qualified individuals, such as Native American tribe-owned businesses, who are also eligible for certification. Before applying for the 8(a) program, a company owner who is not a member of an eligi...