[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: 13CFR124.201] [Page 254] 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. 124.201 May any business submit an application? Any concern or any individual on behalf of a business has the right to apply for 8(a) BD program participation whether or not there is an appearance of eligibility.