SBA’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for all small business federal procurement programs. Indeed, whether two firms are affiliated can make the difference between winning or losing a protest and a valuable set-aside contract award. Therefore, large and small businesses that participate on set-aside contracts need to understand how affiliation arises and how it can be avoided.

This session gives an overview of SBA’s affiliation rules, discusses exclusions from affiliation, and See more +

SBA’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for all small business federal procurement programs. Indeed, whether two firms are affiliated can make the difference between winning or losing a protest and a valuable set-aside contract award. Therefore, large and small businesses that participate on set-aside contracts need to understand how affiliation arises and how it can be avoided.

This session gives an overview of SBA’s affiliation rules, discusses exclusions from affiliation, and provides common pitfalls and tips to avoid affiliation.

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