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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 -
Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] SBA’s New Size Recertification Rules for Multiple-Award Contracts - February 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for a webinar on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) revised recertification rules and the potential impacts on your (or your investment target’s) multiple-award contracts....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

New SBA Rule Overhauls Small Business M&A Landscape

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On December 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule in response to its August 2024 proposed rule and the ensuing comments from the industry. The rule will have a substantial impact on the...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

New SBA Rule Should Increase 8(a), WOSB and SDVOSB Contractors’ Access to Outside Capital

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) published earlier this month one of the most significant rule changes in recent history. We previously addressed the new M&A and long-term recertification rules....more

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New SBA Rule Dramatically Alters Small Business Contracting

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The Small Business Administration published a gargantuan new rule Tuesday that will significantly change small business contracting for years to come....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Coming Soon: Long-Awaited Updates to FAR Small Business Rules

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After several years of disjointed regulations between the Small Business Administration ("SBA") and the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR") related to the limitations on subcontracting, revised FAR regulations are on the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

SBA’s New Rules and Policies to Strengthen and Diversify Its SBIC Program

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A small business investment company (SBIC) is a privately owned and operated investment fund that makes long-term investments in American small businesses and is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBICs...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Size Determinations and Multiple Award ‎Contracts

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On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Follow-On Contracts

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On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Ostensible Subcontractor Rule ‎

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On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing its 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the SBA...more

DarrowEverett LLP

New Rules Aim to Make SBA Loans More Accessible, Abundant, and Better

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The United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) oversees two loan programs that are intended to benefit small business owners and promote employment. The programs, known as the 7(a) Loan Program and Section 504 Loan...more

Snell & Wilmer

Small Business Administration Issues Rule Requiring Formal Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification for Federal Contract Set...

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On November 28, the Small Business Administration (SBA) finalized a rule that requires veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to obtain formal SBA certification to...more

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SBA Enlarges Small Business Pool through New Rule Change

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On June 6, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule modifying its methodology for calculating the size of small businesses using an employee-based size standard and authorizes businesses participating...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Stay “Small” Longer: Recent Changes Make It Easier for Growing Businesses to Pursue Small Business Contracts from the Federal...

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On June 6, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule changing how a company calculates its size under an employee-based size standard. In recent years, the SBA also changed how a business calculates...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

The VA Issues Class Deviation: Important Changes Governing Limitations on Subcontracting Effective Immediately

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On December 23, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a class deviation to implement the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) formulation of the limitations on subcontracting (LOS) and nonmanufacturer rule...more

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New Small Business Rules: 8(A) Program

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As we recently discussed, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has published a long-awaited rule that made important changes to numerous small business contracting programs and the rules Federal agencies must follow...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors - October 28th, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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SEC Charges Trust Company With Operating Unregistered Investment Companies

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SEC Charges Trust Company with Operating Unregistered Investment Companies and Failing to Register Securities Offerings. On September 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had settled charges with...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Does SBA's New Recertification Rule Apply to My Contract? - Set-Aside Alert

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Published by Set-Aside Alert: The Small Business Administration's regulations require a concern to recertify its small business and/or socio-economic size status (1) within 30 days of an approved contract novation; (2) within...more

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SBA and VA Modify Eligibility Standards for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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Early last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended their rules concerning the eligibility of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)1. Both agencies issued regulations...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Breaking News Update: SBA Issues a Corresponding Final Rule Amending its Veteran-Owned Small Business Guidelines

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Earlier this week, we covered the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs's (VA) publication of a final rule amending its Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Guidelines....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

VA Concedes Sole Responsibility for Verifying Veteran Contractor Ownership and Control to the SBA

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On September 24, 2018, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a final rule that alters its regulations governing the Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Program. The final rule, “VA Veteran-Owned Small...more

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Important Small Business Eligibility Rules Go into Effect on May 25, 2018

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a very important, but under-the-radar, “technical correction” to its regulations pertaining to recertification of a federal contractor’s status for Multiple Award...more

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