Porterfield Consulting - 8(a) Certification

Testimonials:

We want to thank Porterfield Consulting for the great job they did in getting us 8(a) Certified. They simplified an otherwise long and tedious process and enabled
us to obtain certification in a
stress free way. Porterfield Consulting offers superior services
at a much better price than any-
one else. Moreover, they are
reliable and genuinely concerned with helping their client achieve their business goals.

Nishi & Richard Carlson
Pacific Weather Inc

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Porterfield Consulting got us
8(a) certified just over a month
ago and already we have
received over $200,000 in
sole source awards. Thanks!!

Joe G.
Government Supplier
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I am a caucasian, but using
Porterfield Consulting Solution's
services I received 8(a) certification within 30 days of submitting the application to SBA!"

C. Smith
Professional Meeting Planner
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"I just want to let you know,
that we are now an 8(a)
certified company. We
submitted the 8(a) package
on February 2 and were
certified on February 14. I believe this was record time. I want to
let all your future customers
know, that you have an outstanding track
record. If there is ever
any question about your
professionalism please have
them call me. "

Daryl C.
Management Consultant
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"Thank you for your help
with this tedious certification project. You made it seem
effortless."

Priscilla E.
IT Consultant

8(a) and SDB Certification Services

Certification is a springboard to winning profitable Federal contracts.

We have a proven track record of success and the lowest prices you are likely to find. Those are two good reasons why you should look no further. We offer services for every need -- and for every budget -- from the "do-it yourselfer" who wants to tackle the job on their own to the person who wants us prepare the complete application for them. We even offer services for someone who wants something in between the two.

Our services include the following:

FREE CONSULTATION
A telephone interview conducted to determine which certifications are appropriate, and to ensure that the you are qualified for a specific program(s) before you spend your valuable time and money. We will not try to pressure you into a sale.

HUBZone Certification $1,100.00
Take advantage of HUBZone set asides, sole source awards, price evaluation adjustments, and preferential contracting opportunities through this program. Go to Ordering Info page to purchase.

8(a) Certification $4,200.00
This is the "golden apple" of small business programs. It opens the most doors and provides the greatest opportunities like sole source awards, set asides, & preferential treatment in contracting. Click the Buy Now button below to purchase 8(a) Certification Service. Call 803-275-0663 with any questions. Click below to purchase.

Additional Services:
For SDB and/or 8(a) certification, if there is more than one applicant applying for certification, an additional Economic Disadvantage narrative will need to be prepared to verify that he/she is qualified for the program. $300.00 per additional applicant

Narrative statement of social disadvantage. Applicants who are not minorities must complete this narrative to verify they qualify as socially disadvantaged on some other basis. $800.00. Note: the price of the narrative alone (if we are not doing the entire applicaiton) is $1,200.00

For 8(a) certification, if you have not been in business for at least two years or your business has a negative net worth, a Length-of-Time in Business waiver will be needed. $800.00. Note: the price of the waiver alone (if we are not doing the entire applicaiton) is $1,200.00

Rush service is available at a 20% surcharge.

NEW - Products and Services for "Do-It-Yourselfers:"

Do-it-yourself certification kit. Includes forms, instructions, and examples (including samples of of narrative statement of economic disadvantage) from successful applications to help you complete an 8(a) or SDB application on your own. Click here for more info. (Hard copy $275.00, Electronic copy only $175.00)

Professional review and comment service. We review and comment on your self prepared 8(a) or SDB application. Streamlines your application process by providing valuable insight into what SBA will be looking for. ($1,000.00)

Do-it-yourself certification kit plus professional review and comment service. A best value product that provides maximum likelihood of success for the do-it-yourselfer. ($900.00)

Other Services:

Central Contractor Registration ( CCR ) $225.00
CCR to do business with the Government and to get listed on SBA's PRO-Net.

PRO-Net Registration $225.00
A database maintained by the Small Business Administration and searchable by Federal buyers. A great marketing tool.

See our Ordering Information page for info on how to procure our services.