| Certification | Number of all Disadvantaged Firms | Total value of all awards/leases to disadvantaged firms |
|---|---|---|
| ACDBE | 1,014 | $2,459,382,948 |
| Total Number of Airports U.S. | 19,576 |
| Primary Commercial Service Airports | 383 |
| Large Hub | 31 |
| Medium Hub | 37 |
| Small Hub | 68 |
| Non-Primary Hub | 247 |
| ACDBE | |
|---|---|
| Ownership & Control | At least 51% of the enterprise must be owned and controlled by a designated minority or Woman |
| Qualifying Owner’s Personal Net Worth Limit: | Must be under $1,320,000 (this amount can be challenged if the assets and liabilities paint a picture that differs from this standards intention, such as the applicant owns a yacht.) |
| Size Standards | ACDBE Small Business (Guidelines) Gross Receipts do not exceed: -$56.42 million Exceptions - Banks must have less than - $1 billion in assets - Car rental companies - $75.23 million average annual gross receipts over the last 3 years – (note: this figure is adjusted every 2 years) - Pay telephones – 1,500 employees - Automobile dealers – 350 employees |
| Type of Business | Any for-profit business that is independent |
| Type of Contract | Per contract basis, varying degree of advantage given |
| Who can apply | African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian -Pacific Islander Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women |
| On-site Inspection | Required for most in-state located firms |
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.
