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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 -

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #2

PilieroMazza PLLC on 7/11/2025

SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The...more

Compliance with Limitation on Subcontractor is Ostensible Subcontractor Safe Harbor

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 7/1/2025

On June 2, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) denied a size appeal filed by Veteran Elevator Solutions, LLC (VES) challenging the size of Bass, Berry & Sims’ client GD Resources, LLC...more

Mentor Protégé Joint Venture Size Determination – A Responsible Manager Must Retain Exclusive Responsibility

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 6/26/2025

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program allows a large company to joint venture with a smaller firm without the two entities being treated as one for size purposes – so long as a joint venture...more

SBA OHA: Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting Can Rebut Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 6/13/2025

On May 2, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued a significant decision in Size Appeal of Bowhead Enterprise, Science, and Technology, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6352. The...more

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025 #2

PilieroMazza PLLC on 6/13/2025

Protect Small Business Opportunities: The “Rule of Two” Faces Potential Elimination - The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a...more

May 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani on 5/30/2025

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

Understanding Small Business Size and Status Protests and Appeals: A Guide for Government Contractors

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/22/2025

In the highly competitive world of federal government contracting, a firm’s small business size or socioeconomic status can determine its eligibility for lucrative set-aside contracts. For competitors and interested parties,...more

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