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8a Direct Award/Sole Source Award

The Small Business Administration (SBA) created the 8(a) Certification Program to help small disadvantaged businesses complete in the federal marketplace. The SBA 8(a) Sole Source vehicle enables government agencies to engage in direct buy contracts with 8(a) certified contractors. OTS’s 8(a) certification is active and valid through July 2028.

Advantages

  • Accelerated Award Cycle

    The 8(a) Direct Award vehicle drastically reduces the time required to award contracts. Contracting can typically be finalized in a matter of weeks.

  • Simplified Process

    OTS can receive sole source contracts, up to a ceiling of $4 million for goods and services. Contracts can be awarded with a simple Statement of Work and are unlikely to be hampered with protests and delays.

  • Competitive Pricing

    Negotiate pricing directly with OTS to ensure that your agency receives the best value. A shortened award cycle and reduced cost in the procurement process results in lower overall administrative cost.

  • Increase SBA Procurement Grade

    Working with OTS helps your agency reach its small business and socio-economic prime contracting and subcontracting goals.

  • Getting Started

    Your Agency can begin the procurement process by simply submitting a written offer to the SBA indicating formal intent to award a procurement requirement as an 8(a) contract to OTS. 8(a) Sole Source Offer Letters should be submitted to Sandrieka Moore at sandrieka.moore@sba.gov and Carol Ann House at carol.house@sba.govThe SBA will then verify our eligibility and send an acceptance letter to your agency. We’re then free to begin the negotiation process. We’re ready to put our expertise to work for your agency. Let’s get started today! For more information, reach out to us or contact our SBA specialists below.

    Sandrieka Moore, MBA
    Business Development Specialist / Administrative Officer
    Alabama District Office
    2 North 20th Street, Suite 325
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    U.S. Small Business Administration
    (205) 290-7684
    (202) 941-8141 cell
    sandrieka.moore@sba.gov

     

    Carol Ann House
    Lead Business Opportunity Specialist
    U.S. Small Business Administration
    Office: 205-290-7340
    Cell: 205-540-7756
    Fax: 202-741-6687
    carol.house@sba.gov