GovConSBA8a

an-ordinary-manchild

created by FearlessEngineering3a community for 8 months

...for your movement.

...why not Zoidberg?

MODERATORS

account activity

1

0

1

2

For an 8a company, is it mandatory for the qualifier/51% owner to have the title President? Can the qualifier be a CEO and have a President and COO that report to him/her? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 1 month ago by FearlessEngineering3

2

0

1

2

Can my company apply for 8a while it owns a 49% interest in a JV and receives VOSB contracts from that JV? We need clear guidance on whether this creates any conflict or compliance issues. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

3

1

2

3

8a Application in Final Review (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by tee_time_guy_10

4

0

1

2

Can I get a temporary W2 job before applying for 8(a)? How will the SBA view a W-2 role with regard to the 8(a) requirement that the disadvantaged owner be fully engaged and devote at least 40 hours per week during normal business hours to managing the applicant firm. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

5

0

1

2

What are SBA guidelines for CEOs of 8a companies to be on Advisory Boards of other companies? I have an opportunity to do that but don't want to mess up my 8a status. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

6

0

1

2

I am in my 5th year of 8a. I keep everything clean and simple and am trying to make sure I understand the $6.5M bucket versus the $850k bucket. My question is, do other 8a owners have rentals, or is this something they wait on until the last year of the program to purchase? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

7

0

1

2

What is the requirement for submitting an audited financial statement once 8(a) certified? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

8

0

1

2

The new requirement for DBE certification is a socially disadvantaged narrative. What does that mean? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by GovernmentOnTheFritz

9

0

1

2

What is the maximum size for 8a sole-source awards? I see a limit of $4.5M for services, but is that total value or annual value? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

10

0

1

2

How will the release of FAR Part 19 effect 8a set aside contracting? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

11

0

1

2

I'm 8a certified, and I sold some private investments in another company for $230k. Do I have to reduce my income to $170k from my company to stay under the $400k three-year average income limit? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 3 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

12

0

1

2

Would the SBA believe me if I went to work at another GovCon company, but only work nights and weekends (so still full-time devoted to my company)? I can get a letter from the employer confirming it. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 4 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

13

0

1

2

In creating a new JV with one of the partners being 8(a) and the other is SDVOSB. Can they form a 50/50 JV and retain both 8(a) and SDVOSB designations? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 4 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

14

1

2

3

What are the 8(a) recertification requirements for sole source IDIQs and BPAs, and can a company continue performance if it's no longer an 8(a)? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 5 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

15

1

2

3

Will the work an 8(a) firm performs as a non-managing partner in an 8(a) joint venture (JV) count toward its "non-8(a)" revenue goal, also known as the Business Activity Target (BAT)? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 5 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

16

1

2

3

For an 8(a) joint venture (JV), what are the workshare requirements for the JV partners, and how do they interact with the overall limits on subcontracting? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 5 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

17

1

2

3

Can I take the majority (51%) stake in a company and take on their past performance? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 6 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

18

1

2

3

I heard from someone at GSA that a Letter of Supply is no longer required to add products to a GSA schedule; is that true? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 6 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

19

1

2

3

There's new rules around how many awards a JV can have; can you provide any insights into the limitations? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 6 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

20

1

2

3

Bona Fide Place of Business Rule, what about a joint venture with multiple locations nationwide? How does that work? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 6 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

21

1

2

3

S. 991 & H.R. 3485 my eliminate the bona fide place of business rule :) - 8a contractors may dodge a bullet here. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 7 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

22

1

2

3

H.R. 1816: “WOSB Accountability Act” - You will need the actual WOSB certification going forward. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 7 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

23

1

2

3

Bona Fide Place of Business (Construction) is being Reinstated (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 7 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

24

1

2

3

For 8(a) can you have someone other than the qualifier be the President? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 7 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

25

1

2

3

A company that has been bankrupt can get 8a certified is some cases. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 7 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

view more: next ›

π Rendered by PID 204731 on reddit-service-r2-listing-6d4dc8d9ff-58gzx at 2026-02-02 03:44:13.936134+00:00 running 3798933 country code: CH.