Name of Business* Enter the full legal name of the business as shown on your State formation documents.
Type of Organization* You must be a for-profit organization. Non profit organizations are not eligible for the 8(a) Program.
Type of Business* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your type of business is a "Broker" you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. Brokers are ineligible to participate in the 8(a) Program. A broker is a concern that adds no material value to an item being supplied to a procuring activity or which does not take ownership or possession of or handle the item being procured with its own equipment or facilities.
POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your type of business is a "Wholesaler" you may qualify for the 8(a) Program if you meet the following requirements;
DBA/fictitious/trade names Enter any other "Doing Business As" names. Leave blank, if not applicable.
Phone Number*
Primary Contact*
First
Last
Email address* Enter the email address of the primary contact.
Principal office address*
Date business formed* Enter or select the month, date and year from your state formation docs.
If you have formed your business in 2019, and have not filed your 2019 taxes or have formed your business in 2020 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. Please see our blog article on what is required for the two year waiver requirements .
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
State of Formation*
Do you have any Foreign State Entity Filings* Select all States with a foreign Filing Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific
Primary NAICS code* Enter your six (6) digit primary NAICS code.
Please visit the
Census Bureau if you do not know your primary NAICS Code. The primary NAICS code is the six digit code in which your business earned its largest segment of revenue in the most recently completed fiscal year.
Your primary NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code is the six digit code that your business earned its largest segment of revenue, in the most recently completed fiscal year. The primary NAICS code helps the SBA determine what industry you are operating in and if you are classified as a small business.
Percentage of revenues earned within your primary NAICS code in the last 12 months* Enter a number between 1 and 100.
Dun and Bradstreet number* Enter your nine (9) digit Dun and Bradstreet number.
Dun and Bradstreet.
(DNB) . You must have an active DNB profile to get 8(a) Certified. If you do not know what your DNB number is and are registered in this system, please visit
this link to lookup your current DNB profile number. Enter N/A if you do not have an active DNB profile.
Are you registered in SAM.GOV* SAM.GOV . You must be registered in SAM.GOV to get 8(a) certified.
Do you have a certify.sba.gov account* Certify.SBA.GOV . This is account is needed to submit your SBA 8(a) Application electronically.
2020 Sales* Enter the exact gross receipts reported on your 2020 YTD Profit & Loss Statement through the most recently completed month.
ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your sales are $0 for 2020 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. A business must generally be in business for at least two (2) full years, with sufficient revenue earned in its primary NAICS code before applying for the 8(a) Program.
2019 Sales* Enter the exact gross receipts reported on your 2019 Profit & Loss Statement or 2019 tax return.
ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your sales are $0 for 2019 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. A business must generally be in business for at least two (2) full years, with sufficient revenue earned in its primary NAICS code before applying for the 8(a) Program.
2018 Sales* Enter the exact gross receipts reported on your 2018 business tax return. Do not round.
ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your sales are $0 for 2018 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. A business must generally be in business for at least two (2) full years, with sufficient revenue earned in its primary NAICS code before applying for the 8(a) Program.
2017 Sales* Enter the exact gross receipts reported on your 2017 business tax return. Do not round.
2016 Sales* Enter the exact gross receipts reported on your 2016 business tax return. Do not round.
In the last three years (2019, 2018 and 2017) has the business earned more than 70% of its total revenues/sales from one (1) billable commercial client?* Important: A billable commercial client is defined as any entity other than a direct federal government agency. If you are a sub to a prime, your client is considered a commercial client regardless of whether you perform your work for a federal government agency under this subcontracting agreement.
Since you indicated Yes, do you still have this client in 2020? POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that you have earned more than 70% of your business with (1) billable commercial client in the last three years and you still have them as a client in 2020, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. The SBA loosened its regulations on 11/16/2020 in regard to economic dependence. Please call us at 813-333-5800 for more information.
Did the business earn more than 70% of its revenue/sales in the last 12 calendar months from one (1) billable commercial client?* Important: A billable commercial client is defined as any entity other than a direct federal government agency. If you are a sub to a prime, your client is considered a commercial client regardless of whether you perform your work for a federal government agency under this subcontracting agreement.
POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your business has earned more than 70% of your business with (1) billable commercial client in the last 12 months, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. The SBA loosened its regulations on 11/16/2020 in regard to economic dependence. Please call us at 813-333-5800 for more information.
Average Number of employees the business had during the last 12 months* Direct employees (W-2 or owners). Not Subcontractors. Count all owners who participate in the business too.
Current Number of employees the business has* Direct employees (W-2 or owners). Not Subcontractors.
ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: You indicated that there are no employees. You must have at least one (1) employee/applicant that must work full time in the business without any outside employment.
How many owners, officers, directors, partners, LLC members or key employees does the business have?* Since you have more than 4 individuals, please contact us and we will email you a questionnaire to complete offline. Names of all owners, officers, directors, partners, LLC members and key employees of the business. Individual #1 - Name*
First
Last
Individual #1 - Is this individual claiming Economic and Social Disadvantaged status by the SBA?* This means they are one of the 51% owners who 8(a) eligibility is based upon. At least one (1) individual must own and control 51% of the business and claim Economic and Social Disadvantage to qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual #1 - SBA Designated Group Membership* SBA Designated Group Membership Definitions:
Hispanic American - SBA has defined “Hispanic American” as an individual whose ancestry and culture are rooted in South America, Central America, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, or the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.
Native American - (including Alaskan Native, American Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts). You must be a tribal card holder of a Federal or State Recognized Tribe to be considered a Native American by the SBA for 8(a) Certification purposes.
Asian Pacific Americans (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Republic of Palau), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).
Subcontinent Asian Americans (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands or Nepal).
Native Hawaiian means any individual whose ancestors were natives, prior to 1778, of the area which now comprises the State of Hawaii.
Caucasian Female Please note, Caucasian Females are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Service Disabled Veteran Please note, Service Disabled Veterans are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Does Individual #1 have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and total assets of less than $6,000,000?* Adjusted Net Worth = Assets - liabilities - (Equity in primary residence + value of ownership interest in business concern + IRA/401(k) or Other Retirement accounts).
If you are unsure, please visit our online
Adjusted Net Worth Calculator ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and/or has total assets of more than $6,000,000 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did Individual #1 earn less than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years in Adjusted Gross Income?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual earned more than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did individual #1 transfer any personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual transferred personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value, please explain below. If the result of the transfer would cause this individuals Adjusted Net Worth to be above the $250,000 limitation you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual # 1- Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Percentage of ownership for Individual #1 Enter a number between 0 and 100.
Title of Individual #1* Individual #1 - Does this individual work full-time in the business without any outside employment?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not work full-time in the business and has outside employment you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. The primary 8(a) Applicant must work-full-time in the business applying for the 8(a) Program without any outside employment.
US Citizenship for Individual #1* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual is not a US Citizen you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. All 8(a) Applicants must be US Citizens.
Enter the Information for Individual #2 below: Individual #2 - Name*
First
Last
Indivdual #2 - Is this individual claiming Economic and Social Disadvantaged status by the SBA?* This means they are one of the 51% owners who 8(a) eligibility is based upon. At least one (1) individual must own and control 51% of the business and claim Economic and Social Disadvantage to qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual #2 - SBA Designated Group Membership* SBA Designated Group Membership Definitions:
Hispanic American - SBA has defined “Hispanic American” as an individual whose ancestry and culture are rooted in South America, Central America, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, or the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.
Native American - (including Alaskan Native, American Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts). You must be a tribal card holder of a Federal or State Recognized Tribe to be considered a Native American by the SBA for 8(a) Certification purposes.
Asian Pacific Americans (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Republic of Palau), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).
Subcontinent Asian Americans (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands or Nepal).
Native Hawaiian means any individual whose ancestors were natives, prior to 1778, of the area which now comprises the State of Hawaii.
Caucasian Female Please note, Caucasian Females are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Service Disabled Veteran Please note, Service Disabled Veterans are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Does Individual #2 have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and total assets of less than $6,000,000?* Adjusted Net Worth = Assets - liabilities - (Equity in primary residence + value of ownership interest in business concern + IRA/401(k) or Other Retirement Accounts).
If you are unsure, please visit our online
Adjusted Net Worth Calculator ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and/or has total assets of more than $6,000,000 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did Individual #2 earn less than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years in Adjusted Gross Income?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual earned more than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did individual #2 transfer any personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual transferred personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value, please explain below. If the result of the transfer would cause this individuals Adjusted Net Worth to be above the $250,000 limitation you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual # 2 - Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Percentage of ownership for Individual #2 Enter a number between 0 and 100.
Title of Individual #2* Individual #2 - Does this individual work full-time in the business without any outside employment?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not work full-time in the business and has outside employment you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. The primary 8(a) Applicant must work-full-time in the business applying for the 8(a) Program without any outside employment.US Citizenship for Individual #2* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual is not a US Citizen you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. All 8(a) Applicants must be US Citizens.
Enter the Information for Individual #3 below: Individual #3 - Name*
First
Last
Indivdual #3 - Is this individual claiming Economic and Social Disadvantaged status by the SBA?* This means they are one of the 51% owners who 8(a) eligibility is based upon. At least one (1) individual must own and control 51% of the business and claim Economic and Social Disadvantage to qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual #3 - SBA Designated Group Membership* SBA Designated Group Membership Definitions:
Hispanic American - SBA has defined “Hispanic American” as an individual whose ancestry and culture are rooted in South America, Central America, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, or the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.
Native American - (including Alaskan Native, American Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts). You must be a tribal card holder of a Federal or State Recognized Tribe to be considered a Native American by the SBA for 8(a) Certification purposes.
Asian Pacific Americans (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Republic of Palau), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).
Subcontinent Asian Americans (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands or Nepal).
Native Hawaiian means any individual whose ancestors were natives, prior to 1778, of the area which now comprises the State of Hawaii.
Caucasian Female Please note, Caucasian Females are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Service Disabled Veteran Please note, Service Disabled Veterans are subject to proving both Social and Economic Disadvantage. If you select this Group Membership you must be able to prove Social Disadvantage to the SBA. For more information, please
READ THIS ARTICLE to determine if you meet all of the SBA Social Disadvantage Requirements.
Does Individual #3 have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and total assets of less than $6,000,000?* Adjusted Net Worth = Assets - liabilities - (Equity in primary residence + value of ownership interest in business concern + IRA/401(k) or Other Retirement Accounts).
If you are unsure, please visit our online
Adjusted Net Worth Calculator ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not have an Adjusted Net Worth of less than $750,000 and/or has total assets of more than $6,000,000 you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did Individual #3 earn less than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years in Adjusted Gross Income?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual earned more than $350,000 averaged over the last three tax years you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Did individual #3 transfer any personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual transferred personal assets during the last two years to an immediate family member for less than fair market value, please explain below. If the result of the transfer would cause this individuals Adjusted Net Worth to be above the $250,000 limitation you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Individual # 3 - Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Percentage of ownership for Individual #3 Enter a number between 0 and 100.
Title of Individual #3* Individual #3 - Does this individual work full-time in the business without any outside employment?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual does not work full-time in the business and has outside employment you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. The primary 8(a) Applicant must work-full-time in the business applying for the 8(a) Program without any outside employment.
US Citizenship for Individual #3* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you have indicated that this individual is not a US Citizen you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. All 8(a) Applicants must be US Citizens.
Has any individual you identified filed for personal bankruptcy in the past 7 years?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified filed for bankruptcy in the past 7 years you may have an eligibility issue unless the bankruptcy has been discharged by the court, please provide the details below.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has any individual you identified previously obtained an SBA loan?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that an individual you identified previously obtained an SBA loan, please provide the name of the borrowers, date loan was approved and current status of loan below. Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has any individual you identified ever been an owner, stockholder, or guarantor for a business concern which has received an SBA loan?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has been an owner, stockholder, or guarantor for a business concern which has received an SBA loan, please provide the name of the borrowers, date loan was approved and current status of loan below. Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Is any individual you identified a party to any pending civil lawsuit?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified is a party to a pending civil lawsuit, please provide the details below. Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Is any individual you identified a former employer or an officer of a former employer, of any Applicant?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified is a former employer or an officer of a former employer of any 8(a) Applicant, please explain below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this will be an issue.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Other than any publicly traded stock, bonds, and mutual funds owned, does any individual you identified have an ownership interest in any other business, and/or are they an officer or director in any other business concern other than the business applying for 8(a) Certification? This includes LLC's for holding real estate.* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has ownership in another business other than the business that is applying for the 8(a) Program, please explain below. This may be an eligibility issue if the applicant(s) have ownership in another business, other than real estate, and this other business is in the same or similar line of business. Provide the name of the individual you identified above that has ownership interest in another business, the name of the other business and a brief description of what the other business does. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this will be an issue.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does any individual you identified have an immediate family member that is a Federal employee?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has a family member that is a federal employee, please explain below. Provide the name of the individual you identified above, their family member, relationship, GS Level and the Federal Agency they work for.Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does any individual you identified have any delinquent Federal obligations, past due taxes or liens or have they been delinquent in filing their personal Federal or local tax return?** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has delinquent Federal obligations, past due taxes or liens or has been delinquent in filing their tax returns, please explain below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this will be an issue.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has every individual you identified filed their 2019 Personal Tax Return?* Has any individual you identified previously used their socially disadvantaged status to qualify a business for the 8(a) Program or have they ever been an owner (full or partial), director, officer or partner in another business that was admitted to the 8(a) program?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified that previously used their socially disadvantaged status to qualify a business for the 8(a) Program, please explain below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has any individual you identified, have an immediate family member, who previously used their socially disadvantaged status to qualify a business for the 8(a) BD Program or have they ever been an owner (full or partial), director, officer or partner in another business that was admitted to the 8(a) program?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
Since you indicated that an individual you identified has an immediate family member who has been an owner of another business that was admitted to the 8(a) Program, please explain below. This may be an eligibility issue since the SBA has prohibitions in regards to family members who have used their eligibility to qualify another concern for the 8(a) Program. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Ownership of another Participant in the same or similar line of business. (1) An individual may not use his or her disadvantaged status to qualify a concern if that individual has an immediate family member who is using or has used his or her disadvantaged status to qualify another concern for the 8(a) BD program. The AA/BD may waive this prohibition if the two concerns have no connections, either in the form of ownership, control or contractual relationships, and provided the individual seeking to qualify the second concern has management and technical experience in the industry. Where the concern seeking a waiver is in the same or similar line of business as the current or former 8(a) concern, there is a presumption against granting the waiver. The applicant must provide clear and compelling evidence that no connection exists between the two firms.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does any individual you identified have any immediate family member who has ownership in any business?* Immediate family member is defined as father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has an immediate family member who has ownership interest in a business, please explain below. Include the individuals name, family member with relationship, type of business and if it is operating in the same or similar line of business as the business that is applying for the 8(a) Program. Also, please indicate if the family member's business has any type of connection to the business that is applying for the 8(a) Program in the form of contracts, location, employees, etc.Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has any individual you identified ever been debarred, suspended, voluntarily excluded or otherwise the subject of an action that rendered them ineligible for procurement or non-procurement purposes from any department or agency of the Federal Government?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified has been debarred, suspended, voluntarily excluded or otherwise a subject of an action that rendered then ineligible for procurement or non-procurement from any department or agency of the Federal government, please explain below. Include the individuals name and what occurred.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
For any individual you identified a. Are they presently subject to an indictment, criminal information, arraignment, or other means by which formal criminal charges are brought in any jurisdiction? b. Have they been arrested in the past six months for any criminal offense? c. For any criminal offense – other than a minor vehicle violation – have they ever: 1) been convicted; 2) plead guilty; 3) plead nolo contendere; 4) been placed on pretrial diversion; or 5) been placed on any form of parole or probation (including probation before judgment).* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that an individual you identified meets one of the conditions above, please explain below. Each incident will be evaluated by the SBA and their character analysis will consider the totality of all of the information concerning guilty pleas and convictions. If the crime is a felony and of significant moral turpitude, even if it does not involve business integrity, the firm may be declined by the SBA.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Is the business delinquent in filing any business tax returns?* POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your business is delinquent in filing its business tax returns, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. All business tax returns must be filed prior to applying for the 8(a) Program.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has the business filed its 2019 business tax return?* Does the business have any past due taxes or any other delinquent federal, state or local obligations outstanding or liens filed against it?* POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that your business has past due taxes or any other delinquent federal, state or local obligations, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program unless you have a re-payment arrangement agreement and proof your are in compliance with the terms of the agreement. Please provide the details below. If you have a federal lien you are not eligible for the 8(a) Program.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does the business have any existing management, joint venture, teaming, Indemnity, outside consulting, distributorship, licensing, trust or franchise agreements?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEED: Since you indicated that your business has existing management, joint venture, teaming, indemnity, outside consulting, distributorship, licensing, trust or franchise agreements the SBA will want to examine these to see if there is any potential for affiliation or control issues. Please provide the details below. If you just have normal contractual or sub contractual agreements please answer "No" to this question. Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Have there been any changes in ownership of the business in the past two years?* Change of Ownership: Did it result in the Applicant(s) for 8(a) certification becoming at least the majority (51%) owners?* Are the former majority (51%) owners still actively involved in the business?* POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the former majority owners are still involved in the business you may have an 8(a) eligibility issue. Please contact us for more information.
Change of Ownership: Did the purchase occur at fair market or book value at the time of the transfer of ownership?* POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the purchase or change of ownership did not occur at fair market value you may have an 8(a) eligibility issue. Please contact us for more information.
Change of Ownership: Do the Applicant(s) have substantial management experience? (e.g. Does the applicant have past evidence of managing projects or teams of people equivalent to the size of the business concern)?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the Applicant(s) do not have substantial management experience you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Does the business have any ownership interest in, or an affiliation with any other business concern?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that business has ownership in, or an affiliation with another business concern, please provide the details below. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this may be an issue. Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does any other business or other organization have an ownership interest in the business concern?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that another business has ownership in your business concern, please provide the details below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does the business buy from, sell to, or use the services or facilities of any other business, or otherwise conduct business with any other business, in which a principal of the applicant business, identified above, has a financial or any other interest?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED/POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the business buys from, sells to, or uses the services or facilities of any other business, or otherwise conducts business with any other business, in which a principal of the applicant business, identified above, has a financial or other interest, please provide the details below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has the business previously been approved or applied for the 8(a) Program?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: If your business has applied and been approved for the 8(a) Program, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. If you have applied before but not been approved, please provide the details below. Provide the details on the previous application and whether it was returned for deficiencies or if eligibility issues were brought up by the SBA.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does (or do) any outside entity (ies) or individual(s) other than the Applicant(s) provide financial or bonding support, licenses or required professional certification, office space or equipment to the applicant business?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since an individual you identified, other than an 8(a) Applicant, provides financial or bonding support, licenses or required professional certification, office space or equipment to the business, please provide the details below. This may be an eligibility issue. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does anyone other than the primary Applicant hold the highest ranking officer position in the business (President/CEO, Managing Member, Managing Partner, etc.)?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that someone other than the primary 8(a) Applicant holds the highest ranking officer position in the business, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Does any employee, owner, director, officer, partner, or management member receive compensation in any form from the business that exceeds the compensation of the highest ranking disadvantaged individual (Applicant) of the business?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that someone other than the primary 8(a) Applicant receives higher compensation, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. Please contact us for more information. Generally, the Applicant(s) for 8(a) Certification must be the highest compensated individual in the business unless there is a specific reason as to why they are not. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this is an issue.
Is the business a party to any pending civil lawsuit?* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: Since you indicated that the business concern is a party to a pending civil lawsuit, please provide the details below. Once we know the specifics we will let you know if this is an issue.Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has the business previously received an SBA loan, or has the business ever been an owner, stockholder or guarantor for another business which has received an SBA loan?* Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has the business filed for bankruptcy or insolvency in the past 7 years?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that business filed for bankruptcy or insolvency in the past 7 years you may have an eligibility issue unless the bankruptcy has been discharged by the court. Please provide the details below. Once we know the specifics we will let you know.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does the business own any assets of a previously certified 8(a) Program participant?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: When at least 50% of the assets of a concern are the same as those of a former 8(a) Program participant, the business will not be eligible for the 8(a) program. Please provide the details below.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Does the business currently have positive net income, a positive net worth and working capital?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the business does not currently have a positive net income, a positive net worth and working capital, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program. Please contact us for more information.
Is the business performing the proper percentage of work using its own W-2 employees? No more than 50% subcontracting for service related firms, 85% for general construction firms or 75% for construction/trade related firms? Current year and past three years.* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the business is not self performing the required percentages with its own W-2 employees, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. Please contact us for more information.
Has the business earned revenues in its primary NAICS code for less than the immediate past two years?* Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Has the business been in business for less than two years or 24 months or have less than 2 years of filed tax returns? (e.g. Your last two company tax returns must show revenue to be considered in business for two years).* Does the primary applicant have substantial business and management experience in the industry and in the primary NAICS code the business has earned its revenues in?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the primary applicant does not have substantial business and management experience, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
How many years of management and technical experience does the applicant have in the primary NAICS code?*
If licenses are required, does the primary applicant hold these licenses?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the primary applicant does not hold all of the required licenses, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Have you filed at least 1 business tax return with sufficient (150K+) in sales/revenues?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the business has not filed at least (one) 1 tax return with sufficient revenues earned in your primary NAICS code, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Can you provide proof of multiple completed contracts in which not one of your commercial billable clients results in more than 70% of your total sales/revenue earned since inception?* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that business has not completed multiple contracts in which one represents more than 70% of your total sales/revenues, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Do you have sufficient working capital (e.g. 3 months’ worth of your monthly business expenses in the bank or do you have a line of credit?)* ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that business does not have access to sufficient working capital, you will not qualify for the 8(a) Program.
Does the business earn any revenue from a past employer of anyone defined above under Names of all owners, directors and key officers of the business?* POTENTIAL ELIGIBILITY ISSUE: Since you indicated that the business has earned revenues from a past employer of the one of the individuals you identified, you may not qualify for the 8(a) Program. This depends on how much revenue you have or are earning from any past employer and the nature of any other relationships. Please explain below.
Since you answered YES, please explain below:*
Are you interested in having Cloveer prepare or assist with your 8(a) Application?* 
