RLA has been certified as a participant in the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development program. The 8(a) certification provides RLA with enhanced opportunities to meet our clients’ needs, adapt our approaches to developing solutions, and strengthen our teaming relationships. The certification also better positions us to successfully compete for larger government contracts, which will ensure our continued growth.

Through the SBA sole source vehicle, agencies can engage in direct buy contracts with RLA, resulting in a shortened and simplified acquisition process:

  • Less paperwork
  • Direct negotiation of prices with RLA
  • Time to award can be a matter of days
  • Lower administrative costs
  • Credit for supporting small business

Basic steps to sole source with RLA:

  • Decide to sole source
  • Submit offer letter and statement of work to SBA
  • Receive approval from SBA
  • Negotiate contract with RLA
  • SBA awards contract to RLA

Interested clients can contact our business development staff at contact@roseliassociates.com.