"8(a) Program" for Small Businesses Owned and Controlled by the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged. Legal Requirements and Issues

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judge-made law.

Personnel management.

Public contracts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Provides an overview of the SBA 8(a) program, which provides participating small businesses with training, technical assistance, and contracting opportunities in the form of set-asides and sole-source awards. Surveys historical development of the 8(a) program, as well as legal requirements presently governing eligibility for the 8(a) program, set-asides and sole source awards under Section 8(a), and related matters. Discusses potential future developments in 8(a) program in light of recently proposed legislation, changes in executive branch policies, and legal challenges and decisions

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service "8(a) Program" for Small Businesses Owned and Controlled by the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-AML-0250

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