7 Steps to Contract Award

1. Selection of the SBA 8(a) Contractor Candidate

2. Preparation of the Procurement Request
(Offer Letter)

3. Receipt of “Authorization to Negotiate” from SBA

4. Issuance of Request for Proposal

5. Preparation of Proposal by Contractor

6. Agency Evaluation

7. SBA 8(a) Contract Award

8(a) Contracting - Rapid, Efficient, Flexible