For eligible businesses, the federal government's programs for 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran owned (SDVO) businesses (plus smaller programs such as the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and the Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Program) offer significant advantages in the acquisition of government contracts. General Counsel, P.C. advises businesses interested in qualifying for these programs.

We offer a no-obligation initial consultation to discuss whether the 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVO programs would be suitable for your particular business. We will use our knowledge of the program requirements-both legal and practical-to help you predict which issues should be addressed before you are subject to the scrutiny of certification. We will discuss the certification process with you so you understand each of the steps.

If one of the programs fits your needs and characteristics, we will assist you with the certification process by reviewing your supporting documents and, if applicable, the SBA application and/or the VetBiz Verification Application. General Counsel, P.C.'s experienced attorneys will help you resolve issues that might otherwise hold up the certification process. We tailor the amount of work to your company's particular needs, working as efficiently as possible.

Once your business is certified, we will help you convert your certification into monetary value for your business. We assist with the program-specific needs of government contractors, including subcontracts and teaming agreements that build on your business' certifications. We also help ensure that changes to the structure of your business do not put your 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVO certifications at risk.

For a value-oriented approach to 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVO certification issues, please contact General Counsel, P.C.