[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 13, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 1999] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 13CFR124.101] [Page 238] ASSISTANCE CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PART 124--8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A--8(a) Business Development Sec. 124.101 What are the basic requirements a concern must meet for the 8(a) BD program? Generally, a concern meets the basic requirements for admission to the 8(a) BD program if it is a small business which is unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of good character and citizens of the United States, and which demonstrates potential for success.