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

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law.

Judge-made law.

Public contracts.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides 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. Addresses constitutional issues tied to 8(a) program

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. "8(a) Program" for Small Businesses Owned and Controlled by the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-AML-0267

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