Set-asides made simple

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8(a)

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

U.S. Small Business Administration

Federal set-aside program for small disadvantaged businesses. 9-year program with sole-source awards up to $4.5M ($7M for manufacturing).

~90–180 days Free minority owneddisadvantaged

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MBE

MBE Certification (NMSDC)

National Minority Supplier Development Council

Corporate MBE certification recognized by Fortune-500 supplier diversity programs.

~60–120 days $350 fee minority owned

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DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Required for DOT-funded contracts (FHWA, FTA, FAA). State-level Uniform Certification Application.

~90–180 days Free minority ownedwomen owneddisadvantaged

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