In August, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued a proposed rule that included significant and sweeping changes to its regulations, including to its rules on joint ventures, mentor-protégé, HUBZones, and others....more
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On November 29, 2024, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (together, the "FAR Council") issued a proposed rule to adjust for inflation several...more
Today, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that would expand the application of the "rule of two" (for small business) to orders under multiple award contracts. The proposed rule is welcome news for small...more
The Small Business Administration ("SBA") recently issued a proposed rule that changes the effect of a concern's size recertification following mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") activity. Notably, the proposed rule is...more
Recently, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued a proposed rule, which could significantly alter the status quo for permissible negative control. Impacted small businesses and their minority shareholders and...more