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8a Magazine’s content is provided by the federal and state certification and contracting industry experts of ez8a, Advance GSA, Government Marketing, Advance 8a and Fedvital, as well as guest contributors that are at the top of their field. Aspiring 8a Articles are designed to focus on the advantages a firm can realize by pursuing the SBA’s 8a Certification. While our articles highlight different aspects of the certification process, further exploration of the subject matter or even issues that we have yet to discuss (or haven’t discussed in a while) may be at the top of your mind. Click ‘Ask An Expert’ to send a note directly to our resident Aspiring 8a Expert, Todd Luttenegger. From there, Todd can help answer any questions your firm may have concerning the 8a Certification process. Ask an Expert

Best Advice for Your 8(a) Certification Application

Obtaining your 8(a) Certification is a complex process. The documentation required for the application usually runs in the thousands of pages and the 8(a) Certification is the.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Thursday, September 7th 2023

Working Parts to Small Business Federal Marketing

Having all the parts to successfully market to the federal government is critical for small businesses to compete in the federal space. Each additional working part you.... View More

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by Todd Luttenegger
Thursday, August 31st 2023

Great Benefits of the 8(a)/GSA Combined Federal Marketing Strategy

Consider pairing a GSA Schedule with an 8(a) Certification for a combined marketing plan if you're thinking about getting one, and not the other. This increases an 8(a) firm's visibility in.... View More

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by Robin James
Thursday, August 24th 2023

8(a) Business Development Bona Fide Place of Business (BFPOB) Requirement Moratorium Extended

The 8(a) Business Development Bona Fide Place of Business (BFPOB) Requirement Moratorium has been extended through September 30, 2024, according to an announcement made.... View More

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by Todd Luttenegger
Thursday, August 17th 2023

The 8(a) BD Program on the Ultima Court Case, Start to Take Action Now

On July 19, 2023, the U.S. District Court ordered the SBA for the Eastern District of Tennessee to stop using a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage to evaluate applicants.... View More

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by Robin James
Thursday, August 10th 2023

8(a) Application – Why Every Document Matters

In my 15 years of assisting firms with the 8(a) application, the one truth that always shows through is that the SBA is incredibly meticulous in reviewing all 8(a).... View More

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by Todd Luttenegger
Thursday, August 3rd 2023

8(a) Certification Go Time

Motivational speakers will tell you that a great way to overcome procrastination is to spend at least ten minutes on a task before giving up. The hope is that inertia can kick in.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Thursday, July 27th 2023

Boost Small Disadvantaged Business Participation in Federal Contracts through 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative

By providing new opportunities for more minority-owned small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace, the new 8(a) MAS Pool in the GSA Multiple Award Schedule will.... View More

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by Todd Luttenegger
Thursday, July 20th 2023

Five Misconceptions that Could be Preventing You from Getting the 8(a) Certification

There are a lot of reasons firms choose not to move forward with joining the SBA’s 8(a) BD Program. Procrastination, fear of government red-tape, and lack of knowledge are.... View More

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by Todd Luttenegger
Thursday, July 13th 2023

Federal Best-In-Class GSA Schedule Contract Growth

Looking to the future of federal contracting, one cannot ignore “Best-In-Class” Contracts. Each year these contracts gain market share as they consistently outperform others, and provide.... View More

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