SBA 8(a) CONTRACTING ADVANTAGES
As an SBA-certified 8(a) – Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Phaeton Solutions offers unique advantages to Federal Government clients and Contracting Officers through our Sole Source contracting capability.
8(a) Sole Source Advantages
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Sole Source contract can be awards up to $4 million or less ($7 million for manufacturing).
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Acquisition support from an SBA 8(a) Business Opportunity Specialist
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ELIMINATE risk of protests
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Reduce acquisition timeframe and complexity
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Realistic, negotiated rates to retain incumbent personnel or recruit qualified talent
SBA 8(a) Sole Source Process
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Agency identifies requirement.
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Agency contacts Phaeton Solutions to refine the performance work statement (PWS) and any additional specifications for the contract performance.
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Agency sends requirement to Contracts Officer with recommendation of sole source to Phaeton Solutions.
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Contracts Officer sends offer letter to VA SBA District Office.
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SBA verifies eligibility and accepts offer (max. 10 to 15 days).
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SBA typically allows the Contracts Officer to work directly with Phaeton Solutions from RFP to Award.
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Contacts Officer sends RFP to Phaeton Solutions.
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Phaeton Solutions submits proposal.
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Contracts Officer and Phaeton Solutions negotiate the scope/price.
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Contracts Officer awards contract to Phaeton Solutions.
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Phaeton Solutions sends contract copy to SBA.