8(a) Certified

Four Directions, Inc. is a certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Businesses by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is CCR-registered (Centralized Contractor Registration). By taking part in the 8(a) Business Development program, contracting agencies can take advantage of simplified, faster contracting procedures, meet required set-aside goals and get credit for using 8(a) service providers where applicable.

Benefits of the 8(a) Program

Simplified Sole-Source Procurement: The 8(a) program allows government agencies to procure products and services through sole-source contracting. Tribal-owned firms have distinct advantages over non-tribal entities (such as higher contract price thresholds) when it comes to sole-source contracts.

Streamlined Contracting: The 8(a) program offers a simplified process for government procurement activities.  The time saved in the contracting process can be positively applied towards project stagingelopment.

Enhanced Communications:  We encourage clients to be in full contact with Four Directions, Inc. management with constructive feedback and input into the project.

Team Building Opportunities through Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé arrangements.

Credit Toward Set-Aside Goals for Prime Contractors: Using Four Directions, Inc. as a subcontractor or teaming partner on government contracts helps prime contractors and government contracting agencies meet their SB utilization goals in several categories, including SB, SDB, 8(a), and Native American.

For prime contractors interested in partnering with Four Directions, Inc. under the Joint Venture or Mentor-Protégé programs, or to enlist the services of Four Directions, Inc. as a sub-contractor on your existing government contracts, click here to contact us. (hyperlink to email form – submissions to be sent to joseph.cavano@onenterprises.com)