SBA 8a Certification Consultants
866.601.5518
The federal government has introduced the SBA 8a program certification process to allow small disadvantaged businesses to take advantage of government contracts. As a business owner, you will find that there is a wealth of benefits associated with the program. Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC is a government contract law firm located in Denver, Colorado. As federal procurement attorneys we help small disadvantaged business submit sound and thorough SBA 8a program applications. We offer you a full range of government contracting services that include:
· SBA 8a application and 8a certification consulting
· Teaming and joint venture assistance
· 8a termination and appeal
· Marketing to the government
· RFP and solicitation writing
· Tribal 8a program consulting
SBA 8a Certification Services: If you are having problems filling out your 8a certification package, our consultants have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the process. We can:
· Draft you narrative sections
· Review your package for compliance and substantive inconsistencies
· Advise on confusing matters
Benefits of the Program include:
· The ability to bid on set-asides specifically for 8a companies
· Sole source ability (you do not have to bid)
· Teaming and joint venture ability
8a Program Prerequisites
To become a participant the critical hurdle is to demonstrate to the SBA that you are socially and economically disadvantaged. Our government contracts attorneys and consultants frequently assist new contractors with new SBA 8a certification and application. There is a lot of paperwork involved. If you need assistance, Watson & Associates can help.
Tribal 8a Consultants: Not many government contract law firms understand the Native American and tribal 8a program. Our government contracts lawyers understand the unique rules as applied to Alaskan Native American 8a firms and tribal 8a businesses. Watson & Associates can represent you and serve as general counsel for government contracting matters.
Nationwide Services: Our firm can represent 8a application clients in all states such as Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Washington State, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.
Terminations & Appeals: Many contractors receive a letter from the SBA with a notice to terminate them from the program or graduate them early. Frequent reasons include:
· Failure to comply with annual reports
· Average gross income requirements
· Business revenues show likelihood that you are no longer disadvantaged
The time constraints for any response to an 8a termination letter are critical. You must know how to deal with such matters. Our government contract law lawyers assist companies facing a possible 8a termination. We might be able to help you. Our government contract law and procurement attorneys provide sound legal assistance in these circumstances. If you are facing a possible termination or early appeal action from the SBA, Watson’s lawyers can help you by:
· Filing your 30-day response to the SBA
· Filing a termination appeal to OHA
· Consulting and helping you formulate your arguments by performing legal research
When you receive a recommendation for 8a termination from the SBA, you must provide a sufficient and detailed response. Watson consultants frequently help with the critical aspect of the termination process. If you fail to adequately respond. The SBA can still terminate you. You will more than likely not prevail.
Teaming: If you are already in the 8a Program, you may be wondering about teaming agreements and if they can benefit your company. Our teaming consultants and attorneys assist numerous small and large businesses by:
· Drafting effective teaming agreements
· Consulting on teaming and joint venture concepts
· Solving teaming and joint venture disputes
Mentor Protégé Program: Many small and large contractors have unique opportunities to go after large federal contracts under the SBA 8a Mentor Protégé Program. Having a government contract law firm that understands the rules and pitfalls can avoid costly mistakes.
Other Government Contract Services: In addition to your 8a application, Watson & Associates, LLC provides a wide range of government contracts services. They include:
· Bid Protests
· Claims
· Government Contract Marketing
· RFPs Writing Services
Contact us
If you are a new or existing SBA 8a firm needing experienced attorneys or 8a application consultants contact us onlineor call our office at 720.941.7200 or 866.601.5518.Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Denver, Colorado Springs, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington, Mississippi, Tennessee, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Washington State, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.
