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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

SBA Franchise Directory Returns June 2025 with New Certification Rules

Akerman LLP on 5/9/2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed this week that it will reinstate the SBA Franchise Directory on June 1, 2025, reversing the 2023 decision to sunset the program. The Directory has long been the primary...more

Client Alert: SBA Issues SOP 50 10 8: Key Changes Impacting SBA 7(a) Lending

Whiteford on 5/7/2025

On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released Information Notice 5000-866746, announcing the issuance of SOP 50 10 8 (“SOP”) (found here), which introduces significant changes to the SBA 7(a) loan...more

What SBA Borrowers Need to Know: Lender Expectations for Corporate and Purchase Documentation

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 2/6/2025

Every loan application requires borrowers to provide a substantial amount of information about the business and its owners. When applying for a loan that is guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), you can...more

Impacts to 8(a) Regulations in SBA’s New Final Rule

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government... on 2/6/2025

We continue our discussion of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent final rule on various small business programs. We previously discussed SBA’s changes to the effect of recertifications under multiple award...more

Part II: SBA Final Rule Updates Negative Control Requirements and 8(a) Ownership Rule

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 2/4/2025

On December 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule detailing new recertification requirements following mergers and acquisitions (M&A), new language around negative control for affiliation...more

A Status Update on Pending Legal Challenges to Federal Government Contracting Diversity Programs

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 1/17/2025

As many of you know, federal contracting programs aimed at leveling the playing field for diverse and women-owned businesses have been under legal attack. An incredible number of small businesses rely heavily on these...more

SBA's New Rule Clarifies Role of Minority Equity Holders in Small Businesses and 8(a) Concerns

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/16/2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Final Rule, which takes effect on Jan. 16, 2025, makes a range of substantive changes to the regulatory regime for small business contractors. Holland & Knight previously...more

Fourth Circuit Dismisses Challenge to SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 1/16/2025

Earlier this month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision dismissing a challenge to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. You can read a copy of the...more

SBA WOSB/EDWOSB Rule Updates Outside Employment Requirements & Status Protest Rules

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 1/2/2025

Applicable to all solicitations issued on or after January 3, 2025, a Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule published earlier this month updates a number of regulations within the SBA Women-Owned Small Business...more

Important Obligations for WOSB and EDWOSB Businesses - What You Should Know

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 12/31/2024

If you are a woman-owned small business (WOSB) or an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) that has been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or an approved third-party certifier to...more

[Webinar] SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small...

PilieroMazza PLLC on 12/23/2024

Join PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon as she unpacks SBA’s final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on...more

Don't Miss Your Window: The Importance of Timely SBA Size Protests

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 11/5/2024

Imagine you're a small business owner trying to win a government contract. You meet all the requirements to be considered "small." However, another company wins the contract, but you think they might not actually be as small...more

SBA Proposes Substantive Changes to Negative Control and Unconditional Ownership and Control Considerations Across Socioeconomic...

PilieroMazza PLLC on 9/27/2024

As PilieroMazza noted recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a proposed rulemaking that will impact government contractors. This client alert discusses a major proposed change that would significantly...more

DBE Certification and NAICS Codes - What You Need to Know

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 9/3/2024

If you are a business owner who wants to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you need to show that you can perform work under the...more

When is the Size of Your Business Determined for SBA Purposes?

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 8/30/2024

If you are a business owner who is interested in applying for SBA financial assistance or participating in SBA programs such as the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, or SDVOSB, you may be...more

Understanding SBA Affiliation Concepts

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 8/5/2024

Affiliation is a key concept for small business owners who want to qualify for federal contracts and programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport...more

Proposed Changes to the EDWOSB and WOSB Certifications

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 7/10/2024

If you are a woman-owned business, you may be eligible for federal contracting opportunities under the WOSB (woman-owned small business) and/or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business) programs. These...more

An Overview of the HUBZone Program

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 7/3/2024

By: Danielle Dietrich Are you a small business owner looking for opportunities to compete for federal contracts and grow your business? If so, you may be interested in becoming a certified HUBZone small business concern...more

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program - How It Can Benefit Your Company and How to Get Certified

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 6/19/2024

If you are a small business owner, you may be interested in applying for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, a nine-year federal program that helps eligible businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically...more

SBA Extends Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Rule

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 6/17/2024

June 14, 2024 Industry Group Leader On June 11, the Small Business Administration announced that it was extending the moratorium on the application of the bona fide place of business rule for 8(a) construction contracts to...more

SBA’s Sweeping Changes to 8(a) Regulations Go Live May 30

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/31/2023

Amendments to small-business development program affect joint ventures, the ostensible subcontractor rule, and ownership changes Numerous changes to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) program regulations go...more

Summary of New Changes to the SBA’s 8(a) Regulations

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 5/3/2023

The final rule is currently scheduled to go into effect on May 27, 2023 On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program....more

COVID-19 Hangover: Should You Go Ahead With Plans For A Transaction In 2021?

Tonkon Torp LLP on 3/15/2021

By all accounts, 2020 was a challenging year and M&A activity was certainly no exception. In the immediate aftermath of the pandemic and its related lockdowns, many M&A deals were thrown into turmoil. As the year progressed,...more

Women Owned Small Business Certification Program - Part Two: Certification and Benefits

Foster Swift Collins & Smith on 3/9/2021

This is the second part in a series discussing the Women Owned Small Business (“WOSB”) certification program with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Part One summarizes the eligibility requirements....more

8(A): The Small Business Administration’s Program For Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (Guide 3 Of 4)

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government... on 2/4/2021

SBA’S 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- WHAT IS THE 8(A) PROGRAM AND WHAT IS IT INTENDED TO DO? The 8(a) program, officially designated the 8(a) Business Development program, is designed to assist small...more

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