The SBA administers two particular business development programs for small disadvantaged businesses. These programs are the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Certification Program. While the 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged firms, SDB certification strictly pertains to benefits in Federal procurement. Companies which are 8(a) firms automatically qualify for SDB certification.

Within this section we’ll review:

• 8(a) Program
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)