Analysis of the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program

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Abstract:

The objective of this project is to examine the current Small Business Administration 8a Business Development Program related to contracts awarded by the United States government. As a result of this project, the United States government will gain perspective on the utilization and effectiveness of the 8a program. The intent of the Small Business Administration 8a Business Development Program is to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses gain access to federal contracting opportunities. Government Accountability Office and Inspector General official reports suggest that the 8a program lacks management oversight and is susceptible to fraud, waste, and abuse. This research provides an analysis of contracts awarded under the 8a program by the Department of Defense in the United States from fiscal years 2008 through 2014. This research analyzes whether or not the 8a program s industrial base is expanding and if the program is being abused by private industry. Further analysis of randomly selected contracts is conducted to analyze if the contracts were awarded to certified 8a contractors and identify if the program is being utilized as intended.

Author(s):
Gallagher, Robert B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Joint Applied Project
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA632455
Pagination:
0101

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACTS, *GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AWARDS, CALIFORNIA, COMMERCE, CONTRACTORS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
SOLE SOURCE, FRAUD, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Report Date:
2015 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Jun 13