DQ INC is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified small business participant through 2033. As authorized by FAR 19.8, Federal agencies may issue sole source contracts to 8(a) firms up to $4 million for engineering services, and $7 million for manufacturing contracts.

The 8(a) sole source vehicle provides agencies a simplified and shortened acquisition procedure:

• Greatly reduced cycle time: the time required to award an 8(a) sole source contract has been dramatically reduced and can be accomplished in a few days.
• Lowered administrative costs: procurement process costs associated with a lengthy contracting process are reduced to a minimum.
• Best price value: your contracting agency negotiates with DQ INC directly to get the best value.
• Your organization receives small business credit for promoting small business participation.
• Contracts can be initiated with a simple high-level statement of work.
• There is no protest process that could delay the start of the work needed.
• Your organization is assured of getting the company you want, know and trust to conduct the work

How to Make an 8(a) Sole Source Contract in 3 Easy Steps:

• The Government Program Manager (PM) selects DQ INC to perform the work, prepares a procurement request and submits it to the agency Contracting Officer (CO). This includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS), cost estimate, and funding.
• The agency CO sends and Offer Letter and PWS to SBA. The SBA processes the Offer Letter and returns it to the agency CO.
• The agency CO issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to DQ INC. DQ INC submits the proposal, the contract is awarded, and work begins.