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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification

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Sole-Source Contracts: 8(a) certified businesses have the advantage of competing for sole-source contracts, meaning they can secure contracts without going through a competitive bidding process. Developing a robust marketing strategy is equally crucial.

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Download the NIGP Public Procurement Benchmark Survey

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Recomendations #1-3 and #8 are also part of our business strategy. ProcureWare reports track hard and soft savings and our auction capabilities help public sector organizations reduce costs through competitive bidding.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

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Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is typically employed to save time and resources by avoiding a competitive bidding process.