How to Award an SBA 8(a) Sole-Source Contract to STC in Under 30 Days.
The federal procurement playbook for contracting officers who need a minority-owned small business modular partner without a competitive bid cycle. Below: the five-step process, the FAR references, and STC's active 8(a) credentials.
The Five-Step Sole-Source Path
Agency confirms 8(a) fit
The contracting officer or program manager confirms the requirement falls within an 8(a) eligible NAICS — 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) or 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Buildings). Most STC projects fall under one or both.
Buyer submits the briefing request
Contracting officer or PM submits STC's 4-field briefing form (Name, Agency, Phone, What you need). STC responds within one business day with a preliminary scope, schedule range, and rough order of magnitude pricing.
STC delivers the proposal
STC delivers a federal-format proposal package: technical approach, schedule, price, past performance, bonding letter, certifications. Standard turn: five to ten business days for buildings under $8.5 million.
SBA approves, or agency uses delegated authority
For most awards SBA reviews and approves the offer; for agencies with delegated 8(a) authority (DoD components, several civilian agencies), the approval step is internal. Approval typically completes in 10 to 21 days when paperwork moves promptly.
Contract awarded
Award memorialized, NTP issued, design, and procurement begin. STC mobilizes to site within 14 days of NTP and delivers commissioned facilities turnkey in 11 to 13 months from contract date for most building types.
Why 8(a) Sole-Source Wins
No Competitive Bid
Single-source award eliminates the 30 to 90 day competitive solicitation cycle. Agency moves directly from requirement to award, recovering quarter or fiscal-year deadlines that competitive timelines would forfeit.
No Protest Risk
Sole-source 8(a) awards under the threshold are not subject to bid protests at GAO. The award stands the day SBA approves. No schedule risk from a losing bidder filing protest paperwork the week before NTP.
Faster Award
Most STC 8(a) awards complete in under 30 days from briefing request to NTP. Competitive procurements for the same building scope typically deliver turnkey in 11 to 13 months. Agency keeps the building on the original delivery timeline.
STC's Active 8(a) Credentials
| Business classification: | Minority-owned small business |
| SBA 8(a) certification: | Active through 05/27/2031 |
| Primary NAICS: | 236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Secondary NAICS: | 332311 · Prefabricated Metal Buildings and Components |
| UEI: | E5KCB1AL71J7 |
| CAGE: | 97SC3 |
| SAM.gov status: | Active · federal contractor in good standing |
Your SBA Small Business Specialist
For agencies new to the 8(a) sole-source workflow — the SBA representative who can confirm STC's eligibility and walk through the award path.
Alex Salas
Business Development SpecialistDallas/Fort Worth District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
150 Westpark Way, Suite 130
Euless, TX 76040
Office: 817.415.1591
Alex.Salas@sba.gov
Take the Capabilities Document With You
Three-field gated download — Name, Agency, Email. PDF includes the vendor verification table, NAICS-grouped capabilities, top five 8(a) projects, and warranty terms.
SBA 8(a) Questions Federal Buyers Ask
NAICS scope, certification window, threshold limits, delegated authority — answered in the central FAQ.