Behavioral Health Services Texas Military Department

Per FAR Subpart 19.8, this is an 8(a) sole-source award to Akima Global Logistics. FAR 19.8(a)&(b): (a) Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C.637(a)) established a program that authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter into all types of contracts with other agencies and award subcontracts for performing those contracts to firms eligible for program participation. This program is the "8(a) Business Development Program," commonly referred to as the "8(a) program." A small business that is accepted into the 8(a) program is known as a "participant." SBA’s subcontractors are referred to as "8(a) contractors." As used in this subpart, an 8(a) contractor is an 8(a) participant that is currently performing on a Federal contract or order that was set aside for 8(a) participants. (b) Contracts may be awarded to the SBA for performance by eligible 8(a) participants on either a sole source or competitive basis.