International Development
Small Business Set-Asides in FY 2026: What the Data Signals for What Comes Next
GovCon Wire - The federal small business market is in a state of flux. With sweeping SBA recertification rules, increased scrutiny on the 8(a)...
Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act Proposes to Eliminate Preferences for 8(a) and WOSB Firms
PilieroMazza - On April 27, 2026, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced companion bills called “Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting...
GSA Sharpens Focus on Small Business with New Office Designation
Moving forward, GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will operate under the name Office of Small Business (OSB)—a designation that better reflects...
Limitations on Subcontracting: Three Myths Debunked
Steven Koprince - In the wake of the SBA’s suspension of an 8(a) Program participant for allegedly serving as a “pass-through” and the SBA’s...
Joint Ventures: Agency Can Rely Solely on Mentor’s Experience, GAO Says
Steven Koprince - In evaluating the proposal submitted by an SBA mentor-protégé joint venture, an agency was permitted to rely solely on the mentor’s...
Joint Ventures: Agency Can Rely Solely on Mentor’s Experience, GAO Says
Steven Koprince - In evaluating the proposal submitted by an SBA mentor-protégé joint venture, an agency was permitted to rely solely on the mentor’s...
Navigating the Recent Ban on Foreign Ownership for SBA Loans
PilieroMazza - Earlier this month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) banned foreign nationals, non‑citizens, and lawful permanent residents whose principal residence was outside...
Structuring Mentor Protégé Relationships for Sustainable Growth
GovCon Wire - In government contracting, relationship structure is not administrative. It is strategic. The U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program offers access to...
FAR 2.0 Update: Deviations and FAR Companion Guide
Koprince McCall Pottroff - While the drumbeat of new FAR part revisions ended in October 2025, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has not gone away....
SBA Moves to Terminate Over 620 Firms in 8(a) Federal Contracting Program That Refused to Turn Over Financial Data
SBA - The U.S. Small Business Administration initiated termination proceedings to remove 628 firms from the 8(a) Business Development Program after they refused to comply...
What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Bradley - A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a)...
8(a) Program Update: Heightened Oversight and Practical Implications for Government Contractors
Centre Law and Consulting - The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program remains an important entry point for many small businesses seeking to establish or...
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