The 8(a) program is the crown jewel of the SBA’s socioeconomic programs. But it is in crisis following a recent court decision ordering the SBA to stop using the presumption of disadvantage regarding certain individuals. We’ll discuss the far-reaching impact of this decision is having on current and future participants.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn why the recent decision has so dramatically impacted the 8(a) program.
2. Learn why the SBA is asking for social disadvantage narratives from some companies that are already in the program.
3. Learn what the SBA is looking for in a disadvantage narrative.