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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 -

The Storm Before the Calm: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Future Post-M&A Recertifications

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/14/2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Dec. 17, 2024, issued a Final Rule that substantially changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following the merger or...more

Client Alert: SBA Final Rule Expected to Spur Increased Small Government Contractor M&A Activity In 2025

Whiteford on 1/9/2025

On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a Final Rule (“Rule") that will dramatically change the landscape for the Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) market for both large and small businesses....more

SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

Maynard Nexsen on 1/3/2025

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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The Storm Before the Calm: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Future Post-M&A Recertifications

Client Alert: SBA Final Rule Expected to Spur Increased Small Government Contractor M&A Activity In 2025

SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

The NDAA 2024: Is This the Beginning of the End for Self-Certification in SBA Set-aside Procurements?

Significant U.S. Small Business Administration Regulatory Changes Take Effect November 16, 2020

First Small Business Administration OIG Review of the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program Finds Areas for Improvement

SBA Update: Less Than 1% Minority Shareholder Interest Could Impact Eligibility for Small Business Contract Awards

Small Business Administration › Set-Aside Contracts › Regulatory Requirements

The Storm Before the Calm: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Future Post-M&A Recertifications

Client Alert: SBA Final Rule Expected to Spur Increased Small Government Contractor M&A Activity In 2025

SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

The NDAA 2024: Is This the Beginning of the End for Self-Certification in SBA Set-aside Procurements?

Significant U.S. Small Business Administration Regulatory Changes Take Effect November 16, 2020

First Small Business Administration OIG Review of the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program Finds Areas for Improvement

SBA Update: Less Than 1% Minority Shareholder Interest Could Impact Eligibility for Small Business Contract Awards

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