Can a firm be declined entry into the 8(a) Program for reasons of character?
• Adverse information regarding possible criminal conduct by the applicant and its principals; • Violations of SBA regulations; Debarment or suspension of firms and/or individuals; • Lack of business integrity as demonstrated by information related to an indictment or guilty plea, conviction, civil judgment, or settlement; • Principals of the firm are currently incarcerated, or on parole or probation; or • Evidence that the firm knowingly submitted false information during the application process.
