8a Certification

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The 8a certification lawyers and consultants at Watson & Associates, LLC provide 8a application services to small business owners nationwide that are seeking to get 8a certified. The process can be tiring and stressful if you are not familiar with how the SBA reviews your package. The bottom line is that the 8a certification process has hidden landmines that our legal staff deal with on a daily basis. We also challenge the SBA on adverse 8a certification decisions. Our lawyers and consultants frequently handle adverse actions against the SBA. See sample case. Can we can do this because we understand the law. Our guidance and direction has resulted in small business owners who now have access to sole source opportunities while still having continuing access to legal counsel. Our SBA 8a application services include Business entity review and consulting; Social & Economic Disadvantage Narrative assistance; Review of 8a certification packages; Request for reconsideration to the SBA; 8a application denials and appeals; and SBA 8a terminations and appeals.   Increase Probability of SBA 8a Certification The government contract consultants at Watson & Associates help small disadvantaged business prepare their SBA 8a certification application and litigate issues such as 8a terminations and appeals. Our services also extend to performance and compliance matters, litigation and claims representation. In addition to traditional 8a law, Our attorneys also are experienced in Native American 8a contracts and the unique rules that apply. After approval, we also assist contractors that are pursuing sole source awards. As federal small business contract attorneys, we do more than just fill out forms. We offer comprehensive and thorough services that focus on improving the probability of SBA approval. This includes conducting legal research where the court has looked at other 8a applicant in your shoes. Our consultants help you to: vWrite thorough and convincing narratives; vReview your corporate configuration and supporting documents; vAnalyze your ability to be successful in the 8a Program ; vHave a complete package for submission; vRespond for additional clarification from the SBA; vAppeal application denial from the SBA; and vAppeal 8a terminations and Request for Reconsiderations.   Primary: Government Contract & SBA 8a Attorney - Idris Keith Alternate: Government Contract Attorney - Lorraine Stark Alternate: Government Contract Small Business & SBA 8a Attorney - Theodore Watson   Solid Government Contract and 8a Experience Our team has successfully counseled numerous 8a applicants across the country on how to successfully submit a complete 8a certification package. Our law firm has also successfully represented clients before the SBA and appeal forums when the government/ SBA act contrary to law. This includes SBA 8a Business Plan preparation, 8a terminations, reconsideration and denial of 8a application. Compared to our competition, Watson & Associates does more than fill out forms. Our meticulous approach and years of experience in federal small business programs sets the bar for other SBA 8a certification services. Our experience in government contract law and actually working in federal contracting activities also puts us ahead of our competition. We stay on top of legislative developments and statistical data concerning the 8a program. As government contract consultants, we understand the importance of quality work. Our approach is similar to the government’s approach for contract award – best value is the criteria for award and not lowest price. Watson’s law firm focuses on quality and conducting in-depth homework when preparing your SBA 8a application. We probably are not the lowest bidder. However, our value added beats the competition hands down. Free initial consultation Flat rates Live discussion and interaction Case law review Overall review of corporate documents   We have successfully helped small businesses through the application process and the ability to enjoy benefits such as: Exclusive Set-Aside Contracts Sole Source awards Native American 8a Procurements Teaming & Joint Venture preferences Acquiring additional business revenues   What are the requirements for 8a Certification? When you decide to fill out your 8a application, you must meet the basic statutory requirements that include: o   The business must be at least 50% owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s). o   Certain national origins such as African Americans, Hispanic, Asian Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Native American are presumed to be disadvantaged o   Other national origin can also be admitted into the program if they can demonstrate through a preponderance (51%) of the evidence that they are socially and economically disadvantaged because of race, gender, handicap, or by residing in an environment isolated from mainstream America. o   The disadvantaged member’s net worth must be less than $250,000, excluding the equity in their primary residence or business. o   The small business entity must be operating for 2 full years o   You must meet the applicable NAICS Size Standards for small business concerns   Additional 8a Services After the SBA approves your 8a certification, the hard part begins – getting federal contracts. As government contract consultants, Watson successfully represents contractors with proposal writing, bid protests, successful marketing strategies and build teaming and joint venture relationships. 8a terminations and Appeals: Sometimes the SBA attempts to terminate participants from the 8a Program. If you find yourself in this situation, call us immediately. Never attempt to take on an 8a termination by yourself. It can be disastrous and the time limits are short. Our lawyers have successfully challenged this SBA in legal proceedings for terminations.   Contact us today for prompt assistance For a free initial consultation, contact our SBA 8a certification services experts at 720.941.7200 or 1-866-601-5518   Nationwide 8a Application Services Federal law allows any government contracts lawyer or consultant at Watson to provide 8a certification services to business throughout the United States including Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington State, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Colorado Springs, Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington State, Mississippi, California, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.   Watson & Associates, LLC 925 South Niagara Street, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80224 (720) 941-7200 (866)601-5518 (Toll Free) SBA 8a certification experts   Office of Federal Procurement PolicyOffice of Federal Procurement Compliance ProgramsOur procurement servicesDepartment of AgricultureArmed Services Board of Contract AppealsFederal Resources For Small Businesses GAO U.S. Supreme Court CFRs NAICS Codes