Testimonials and References

We understand how important the 8(a) program is to our clients. We will never take their trust - or your trust - for granted.

"You guys are a class act and your firm has my full endorsement. I appreciate the way GCS handled the multiple gravity issues thrown our way. Again, you have a class act firm and a cast of true professionals working and supporting your clients. Bottom line you delivered the goods and went above and beyond!"
--Hispanic business owner, executive staffing company in Virginia

"During a long, stressful need to address an affiliation allegation, we received additional effort and content from GCS that went well beyond what was expected. All the extra paperwork required for our application was included in the flat rate fee, making this a great deal for the outstanding service we received. Should your company’s SBA certification take an unexpected turn, GCS has proven they can help navigate those turns to success. Thank you, GCS team!”"
--Hispanic woman owned missile control systems engineering firm in New Mexico

"Hiring you [GCS Inc.] is the smartest money I've spent in a long time! Great job everyone!!!"
--Hispanic owned security company in Virginia

"We could not have done it without GCS – that is sincerely meant. You guys [GCS staff] have been fabulous throughout the arduous process. The patience and responsiveness that you have shown was beyond my comprehension. Please feel free to use me as reference!!"
--Asian American business owner, infomration technology company in Maryland

"Your narrative kit instructions are clear and to the point. Now my narrative looks great!"
--Comment regarding a kit purchase from business owner in Arizona

"Thanks to the support of GCS we have official been informed that we have been accepted in the 8(a) program. We have really appreciated all of your guidance, expertise and help during this process."
--Black American owned information technology company in Washington D.C.

“I was so satisfied with the performance of GCS Inc. that I also contracted with them to help me write my business plan after my firm was certified. I will be using the services offered by GCS Inc. in the future and would most definitely recommend them to any firm who is seeking to better their chances of gaining 8(a) certification.”
--Caucasian woman business owner, construction firm in California

“This is a letter to thank you GCS for the assistance provided for my company to obtain its 8(a) status. This service was greatly appreciated, especially since it alleviated the task of doing it in-house. GCS staff members were very polite and responsive to my questions and skepticism. I personally appreciated the professional customer service they provided. I will definitely recommend the service to others as they prepare for their certification, as well as look at using additional GCS services in the future. Again, I can’t say in enough, THANK YOU!”
--Black American owned Department of Homeland Security IT contractor in Maryland

"The samples [sample narratives] you provide in your narrative kit are excellent! I was really pleased with how quickly my economic narrative came together after buying your kit.”
--Comment regarding a kit purchase from business owner in Arizona

"I just got my acceptance letter from the SBA. Your guys are Awesome!"
-- A Hispanic man business owner, defense contractor in California

"After my application was initially denied, GCS felt optimistic about my request for reconsideration. The decision [8(a) application] was approved and I was able to get certified. I do not believe this ever would have been possible without GCS."
--Caucasian woman business owner, General Contractor in California

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The good news is we have plenty of great clients that are willing to tell you how great they think we are. The bad news is unscrupulous internet marketers took advantage of the references we were posting and treated them as marketing opportunities. Perhaps a list of successful business owners was too tempting to pass up.

We still post the wonderful things our customers say about us, it’s just that now you need to call or email us to request detailed contact information for our references. We will gladly provide them to you after we confirm that you are a business owner and you agree to keep the information confidential.

* We rigorously defend our customers’ privacy rights, so customer names are withheld here. Contact GCS Inc. if you would like to check our references and speak to a specific GCS Inc. client.

Headquarters and Primary Mailing Address GCS Inc. 673 Potomac Station Drive, Suite 128 Leesburg, Va. 20176 Phone: 703-350-8381 Email:info@get8acertified.com

Washington D.C. Legislative and Federal Agency Liaison Office GCS Inc. 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington D.C., 20006 Phone: 202-508-3643 Email:info@get8acertified.com