International Development
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...
Small Business Contracting Dropped in 2025. Unless You Were an 8(a).
GovCon Intelligence - Amid the full-scale audit of their program, there’s a bright spot for 8(a) contractors. The Federal government set a new record...
Five Tips for Surviving the End-of-Year 8(a) Program Audit
Koprince McCall Pottroff - If you received an aggressive email from the SBA earlier this month requesting extensive documentation regarding your participation in the...
GSA’s Next-Generation Contract Vehicle Is Expanding, and Small Businesses Need to Pay Attention
Federal News Network - OASIS+ enters Phase II with five new service domains and draft scorecards expected December 16, ahead of a January 12 solicitation...
The FAR Part 19 Overhaul and Small Business Government Contractors
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell - The much-anticipated update to FAR Part 19, announced earlier this year, presented a mixed bag for small-business government contractors.n In...
Key 2025 Updates for Small Business Government Contractors: SBA and FAR Changes
Maynard Nexsen - The landscape for small-business government contractors continues to evolve rapidly, with significant regulatory updates from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and...
SBA’s 8(a) Program Audit Starts—the Holiday Gift No One Asked For
PilieroMazza - On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal data and document requests to certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants....
SBA Orders All 8(a) Participants to Provide Financial Records
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued letters to all contractors within the 8(a) Business Development Program, requiring them to produce financial records as...
97% of Small Federal Contractors Shrink as They Succeed. Here’s Why That Should Alarm Everyone
Maidon Services Group - For decades, federal leaders have celebrated small business participation as a driver of innovation, competition, and economic stability. But beneath...
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