Making the most of your 8(a) program years
Sequencing sole-source and competitive pursuits to build past performance.
David Daniel · Jul 2025 · 5 min read
The 8(a) program has a clock. Firms that graduate strongest treat every year as a deliberate step toward full and open competition.
Sequence on purpose
Use early sole-source awards to build relevant past performance, then compete for set-asides that stretch your size and scope before graduation.