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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 -

Is It Over Now? SBA Questions Hint at Potential Trouble for the Nonmanufacturer Rule

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government... on 9/5/2025

As small business provisions disappear from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) (perhaps to be relocated or perhaps to be permanently deleted) and reports of the use of a “Deregulation Tool” at the Small Business...more

Small Business Runway Act Regulation Goes Into Effect – You May Have a Choice in How to Calculate Your Size

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters on 1/10/2020

Being a small business can have its advantages. Federal procurement rules provide that certain contracting opportunities may be set-aside for small business competition. Small businesses also may be exempt from certain...more

SBIR/STTR Policy Directive Update: What’s Ahead for Data Rights

Mintz - ML Strategies on 12/9/2014

On November 7, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an advanced notice of Policy Directive amendments and a request for comment on revisions to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business...more

Comments on SBA's Proposed Rule Regarding Advisory Small Business Size Decisions

PilieroMazza PLLC on 8/27/2014

Re: Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Advisory Small Business Size Decisions RIN: 3245-AG59, Docket Number: SBA-2014-7 - Dear Mr. Koppel: We are writing to submit comments regarding the U.S. Small Business...more

Weekly Update Newsletter - August 2014

PilieroMazza PLLC on 8/4/2014

In this issue: - DoD, GSA, and NASA Issue an Interim Rule to Amend FAR: Equal Employment and Affirmative Action for Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities - DoD, GSA, and NASA Issue a Final Rule to Amend...more

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