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This guide is for 8(a) program applicants who started their application in Certify before July 19, 2023. Except for entity-owned applicants, all applicants are now required to identify the basis of social disadvantage and submit a social disadvantage narrative as part of the application process. Each qualifying owner must submit their own narrative, and these instructions can be used by each disadvantaged contributor. To submit your narrative, follow the steps below.
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On the next screen, from the options provided for Other Basis of Disadvantage, select the option that best identifies the basis of your social disadvantage.
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Once you select the basis of your social disadvantage, additional dropdown boxes will allow you to be more specific. Use the comment field to provide additional detail and select Continue.
Finally, you will be required to submit your Social Disadvantage Narrative.
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