Code of Federal Regulations > Title 13 > Chapter I > Part 124 > Subpart A

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY

§ 124.1 - What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

§ 124.2 - What length of time may a business participate in the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.3 - What definitions are important in the 8(a) BD program?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

§ 124.101 - What are the basic requirements a concern must meet for the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.102 - What size business is eligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.103 - Who is socially disadvantaged?

§ 124.104 - Who is economically disadvantaged?

§ 124.105 - What does it mean to be unconditionally owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals?

§ 124.106 - When do disadvantaged individuals control an applicant or Participant?

§ 124.107 - What is potential for success?

§ 124.108 - What other eligibility requirements apply for individuals or businesses?

§ 124.109 - Do Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.110 - Do Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.111 - Do Community Development Corporations (CDCs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.112 - What criteria must a business meet to remain eligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program?

APPLYING TO THE 8(A) BD PROGRAM

§ 124.201 - May any business submit an application?

§ 124.202 - How must an application be filed?

§ 124.203 - What must a concern submit to apply to the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.204 - How does SBA process applications for 8(a) BD program admission?

§ 124.205 -

§ 124.206 - What appeal rights are available to an applicant that has been denied admission?

§ 124.207 - Can an applicant reapply for admission to the 8(a) BD program?

EXITING THE 8(A) BD PROGRAM

§ 124.300 - What are the ways a business may leave the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.301 - Voluntary withdrawal or voluntary early graduation.

§ 124.302 - What is graduation and what is early graduation?

§ 124.303 - What is termination?

§ 124.304 - What are the procedures for early graduation and termination?

§ 124.305 - What is suspension and how is a Participant suspended from the 8(a) BD program?

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

§ 124.401 - Which SBA field office services a Participant?

§ 124.402 - How does a Participant develop a business plan?

§ 124.403 - How is a business plan updated and modified?

§ 124.404 - What business development assistance is available to Participants during the two stages of participation in the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.405 - How does a Participant obtain Federal Government surplus property?

CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE

§ 124.501 - What general provisions apply to the award of 8(a) contracts?

§ 124.502 - How does an agency offer a procurement to SBA for award through the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.503 - How does SBA accept a procurement for award through the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.504 - What circumstances limit SBA's ability to accept a procurement for award as an 8(a) contract, and when can a requirement be released from the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.505 - When will SBA appeal the terms or conditions of a particular 8(a) contract or a procuring activity decision not to use the 8(a) BD program?

§ 124.506 - At what dollar threshold must an 8(a) procurement be competed among eligible Participants?

§ 124.507 - What procedures apply to competitive 8(a) procurements?

§ 124.508 - How is an 8(a) contract executed?

§ 124.509 - What are non-8(a) business activity targets?

§ 124.510 - What limitations on subcontracting apply to an 8(a) contract?

§ 124.511 - How is fair market price determined for an 8(a) contract?

§ 124.512 - Delegation of contract administration to procuring agencies.

§ 124.513 - Under what circumstances can a joint venture be awarded an 8(a) contract?

§ 124.514 - Exercise of 8(a) options and modifications.

§ 124.515 - Can a Participant change its ownership or control and continue to perform an 8(a) contract, and can it transfer performance to another firm?

§ 124.516 - [Reserved]

§ 124.517 - Can the eligibility or size of a Participant for award of an 8(a) contract be questioned?

§ 124.518 - How can an 8(a) contract be terminated or novated before performance is completed?

§ 124.519 - Are there any dollar limits on the amount of 8(a) contracts that a Participant may receive?

§ 124.520 - Can 8(a) BD Program Participants participate in SBA's Mentor-Protégé program?

§ 124.521 - What are the requirements for representing 8(a) status, and what are the penalties for misrepresentation?

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

§ 124.601 - What reports does SBA require concerning parties who assist Participants in obtaining federal contracts?

§ 124.602 - What kind of annual financial statement must a Participant submit to SBA?

§ 124.603 - What reports regarding the continued business operations of former Participants does SBA require?

§ 124.604 - Report of benefits for firms owned by Tribes, ANCs, NHOs and CDCs.

MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

§ 124.701 - What is the purpose of the 7(j) management and technical assistance program?

§ 124.702 - What types of assistance are available through the 7(j) program?

§ 124.703 - Who is eligible to receive 7(j) assistance?

§ 124.704 - What additional management and technical assistance is reserved exclusively for concerns eligible to receive 8(a) contracts?