Does the SBA issue bonds?
No, SBA does not issue bonds. However, SBA does provide a guarantee for bid, performance, and payment bonds issued by participating Surety Companies. Back to top What types of businesses are eligible to participate in the program? Generally, all *small businesses in the construction, manufacturing and service industries, whether they are sole-proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations are eligible to participate in SBA’s surety bond guarantee, provided the business has attempted and failed to obtain the required bond(s) in the standard surety market. *(subject to certain size standards – click here for more information on program eligibility http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/osg/ourprogram/index.html) Back to top How do I obtain an SBA Surety Bond Guarantee? SBA’s contractual relationship as it pertains to the guarantee, is directly with the Surety Company or its agent. It is the Surety who issues the bond to a small contractor. Therefore, a small contractor must first find a
