 Situation |
8(a) Application Submitted and Returned to you |
8(a) Application Reviewed and the SBA has Questions |
8(a) Application Denied |
8(a) Application Reconsideration Denied |
 Application |
SITUATION 1 During the “Review for Completeness” the SBA sent back the entire application. |
SITUATION 2 SBA has questions during the application review stage |
SITUATION 3 SBA 8(a) denies the application, therefore, a reconsideration must be completed. |
SITUATION 4 SBA 8(a) denies the reconsideration, therefore, an OHA appeal is the final option. |
 Description |
We can review the application and complete it for a fee as long as there are not any eligibility issues we cannot overcome for 8(a). An applicant can have us complete the application from its current state or troubleshoot for the items in which the application is deficient. |
We will evaluate the SBA’s questions with the prospective client to help make a determination as to whether the application should be withdrawn or if the questions should be answered and the application move forward. It is very common for the SBA to ask these questions. |
Even if the SBA has denied your 8(a) application it may still be able to be approved. We will review the denial letter to make a determination as to whether a successful reconsideration is possible. All of the reasons for the SBA denial must be overturned in order to be certified |
If the SBA denies an 8(a) application or request for reconsideration the certification denial can be challenged in OHA court (Office of Hearings and Appeals). We work with an outside law firm for these services and combined with our expertise have had great success at the OHA level. |
 Description |
No time limit for response | 5 -15 days | 45 days | 45 days |
Webinars
Title:
SBA 8(a) Business Development Webinar
Description:
This webinar will go over who is eligible for the 8(a) program, the benefits of the program, as well as some of the secrets we have found that turn ordinary firms into top federal contractors.
Date:
Wednesday February 2nd 2022
Time:
2:00 PM EST
Duration:
45-50 minutes
You can register via this online form or give us a call and we can take down your information and have a link for the webinar emailed to you. Call 859-442-3300 and ask for Heidi
The 8(a) Certification is widely regarded as the most transformative certification a business can possess. Routinely businesses entering the program start with little to no federal sales experience and a few years into the program are selling millions of dollars’ worth. Like every other good deal there is a catch. The SBA has a very rigorous application process that according to the SBA’ historical averages only has a 25% approval rate, firms still know best practices for taking advantage of this program, and the program duration for its participants is only nine years.
This webinar is designed for both individuals that are totally new to hearing about the 8(a) program, but goes into enough detail where someone that has prior knowledge about 8(a) through federal contracting can still learn many of the intricacies of the program. If you have interest in the 8(a) program and would like to bring yourself up to speed this is a recommended webinar for you.
Account Manager
Joined ez8a in 2020 and has been consulting clients and hosting webinars due to her vast knowledge of certification qualifications. Emily currently works with our clients to uncover how to best position their company within the government contracting space, offering guidance and engagement with ez8a. Emily's expertise will help you determine what you qualify for and explain how that can benefit your small business.
