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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
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a proposed rule that would significantly alter a number of SBA small business program regulations, including those governing size recertifications. ...more
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Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule: Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects - On September 4, DOD published a proposed rule and request for comments regarding...more
Comments are due by October 7, 2024. On Friday, August 23, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that would significantly change the SBA’s HUBZone small business contracting program and other small...more
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August 15, 2024- The U.S. Department of the Treasury updated the CFIUS website to share more details and guidance with the public and the investing community about how CFIUS approaches compliance and enforcement, as well...more
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Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition - Government contractors who are members of a tribal nation should be aware of the meetings listed below and a...more
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