PTAC/Apex Accelerator presents: 8(a) & HUBZone
Government Contracting: HUBZone & 8(a):
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged (8(A)) firms and 3% is allocated for HUBZone firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities.
In this presentation you will learn:
- Eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification
- Understanding the Application Process
- Understanding how to prepare for each certification before applying
- Staying Certified Join us and learn strategies and tips for securing federal business.
Join Lisa Wood, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), for this informative presentation - a "must" for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This "beginners" class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
Fee: No Cost
All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the United States.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at https://www.virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources/.