SBA seeks 50+ updates to fed’l small business contracting rules
Affects size protests, 8(a)s, JVs, NMR, size certs & more
The Small Business Administration released a wide-ranging proposed rule to update small business contracting programs, including dozens of provisions affecting 8(a) Business Development, Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), HUBZone small firms and more.
Comments are due by Nov. 8.
The ambitious 37-page rule includes more than 50 measures, with many intended to “clear up confusion” and make it easier to participate in 8(a) and other programs, as well as provisions to improve enforcement, implement Congress’ statutory changes and other modifications.
Here is Set-Aside Alert’s list of major provisions in SBA’s proposed rule....more....
