Why Agencies Choose NHO 8(a) Sole-Source
Speed & Simplicity
Direct negotiation and award through the 8(a) program. You can get services rendered in 10 days or less without a full solicitation cycle.
Fewer Challenges
Sole-source 8(a) awards are not subject to competitor protests on participant eligibility or size.
Smart Compliance
8(a) authorities are established in statute, the FAR, and SBA regulations that are designed to help agencies meet small disadvantaged business goals and ensure fair pricing.
Who is impacted?
Our joint venture unites DT Professional Services with Nipoa Standard, an SBA 8(a)-certified company owned by a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and authorized to receive Department of Defense sole-source awards of up to $100 million. Together, we can pursue larger federal opportunities with greater speed, expand our reach, and deliver enhanced value to our customers.
What can you award?
Civilian agencies: Sole-source up to $4.5M (services/other) total value including options.
Department of Defense: Sole-source to NHO 8(a) at any dollar value up to $100M (J&A required only if > $100M). NHOs are exempt from the competitive thresholds. DoD may sole-source above $4.5M when the requirement is accepted as an 8(a) sole source.
Public notice: 8(a) awards made through SBA are generally exempt from synopsis requirements (with limited special-case exceptions).
How a Sole-Source 8(a) Award Works
Identify Requirement: Define the need and corresponding NAICS code. Confirm the NHO 8(a) firm is a small business for that NAICS.
Offer to SBA: The government agency offers the requirement to the Small Business Administration (SBA), which then accepts the offer.
Waive Justification (DoD only, if applicable): For DoD contracts under $100M, a Justification and Approval (J&A) is not required.
Negotiate Directly: The government agency negotiates price, terms, and scope directly with the NHO 8(a) firm.
Award and Perform: The contract is awarded to the NHO 8(a) firm, and work begins.
Ready to Sole-Source?
Let us help you deliver critical work with speed and confidence through our NHO 8(a) sole-source pathway.