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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... more +
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 -
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Control Requirements for WOSB and EDWOSB

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If you are a woman-owned small business seeking woman-owned small business (WOSB) or economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) certification for use in seeking federal contracting opportunities, you need...more

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Update Your 8(a) Joint Venture Agreements Now: SBA Issues New Rule

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The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule on Oct. 16, which became effective on Nov. 16, consolidating the 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protégé Program and the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program. The...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2024 #3

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December 2024: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors - Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over the federal contracting community. The federal government is set...more

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The Tortured Regulations Department: SBA’s New Rule And Its Effect On Investments

In a lengthy and complex effort, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule on December 17, 2024, that amended many requirements related to small business contracting. As with most rules, there are some...more

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SBA Update: Final Rule Appears Beneficial for IT Value-Added Resellers

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As PilieroMazza covered on December 17, 2024, SBA issued its much-anticipated final rule in response to the proposed rule it issued in August and the hundreds of public comments it received.  One area of particular interest...more

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New SBA Rule Dramatically Alters Small Business Contracting

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The Small Business Administration published a gargantuan new rule Tuesday that will significantly change small business contracting for years to come....more

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SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business...

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On December 17, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule that will make changes to its regulations for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program, clarifying certain policies....more

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OHA Confirms Key Affiliation Protections for Tribal Businesses

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On November 15, 2024, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) affirmed the Area Office’s finding that a tribal-owned company was small due to the affiliation exceptions for tribal-owned...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2024 #2

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program Updates and Clarifications - On December 4, SBA published a final rule adding definitions, conforming the...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2024

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Corporate Transparency Act, Part 4: Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended - As you may have been following, PilieroMazza previously reported on the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the...more

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Beneficial Ownership Information Form – Less than a Month to Come Into Compliance

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Hopefully, by now, you’ve become aware of the Beneficial Ownership Information Form, commonly referred to as the BOI Form or BOI Report. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) finalized rules for this report late...more

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CFPB Releases Final Rule Establishing Supervisory Authority Over Large Digital Payment Providers

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a final rule that will soon provide it with supervisory authority over large companies in the general-use digital consumer payment...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 #3

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Trump 2.0: Implications for Federal Spending and the Workforce - The election of former President Trump has the potential to significantly change the federal procurement landscape. As with his first term, President-elect...more

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PPP Loans Under the Microscope: False Claims Act and Enforcement Trends

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While the COVID-19 pandemic may feel like a distant memory for many, its effects continue to reverberate for others—particularly for businesses that obtained loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Whether...more

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Trump 2.0: Implications for Federal Spending and the Workforce

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The election of former President Trump has the potential to significantly change the federal procurement landscape. As with his first term, President-elect Trump will prioritize government efficiency, including plans to...more

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SBA Proposed Rule Expands “Rule of Two” to Multiple-Award Contracts

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule on Oct. 24, 2024, expanding federal agencies’ ability to give preference to small businesses on task and delivery orders issued under multiple-award...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 #2

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Corporate Transparency Act, Part 3: Filing Extensions for Businesses Affected by 2024 Hurricanes - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a significant relief measure under the Corporate Transparency...more

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DoD and SBA Approve First Set of Critical Technology SBICs

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On October 22, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced approval of 13 inaugural small business investment company (SBIC) licensees and so-called green light approved...more

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Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Violates Fifth Amendment's Guarantee of Equal Protection, Court Says

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In an effort to increase participation by disadvantaged business enterprises in projects funded by federal transportation grants, received by certain state departments of transportation (DOT), Congress enacted the U.S....more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024

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SBA’s Proposed Changes to “Rule of Two” Increases Award Opportunities for Small Business Government Contractors. . .Maybe - On October 25, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule to...more

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Don't Miss Your Window: The Importance of Timely SBA Size Protests

Imagine you're a small business owner trying to win a government contract. You meet all the requirements to be considered "small." However, another company wins the contract, but you think they might not actually be as small...more

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What Private Equity Companies Should Know About the SBA’s Proposed Size Standard Recertification Rule

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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule impacting the ability of small business government contractors to continue performance of set-aside awards following a merger or acquisition. The...more

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Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Monday November 4

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November 1, 2024 - U.S. House Committee on Small Business Chair Roger Williams (TX-25) released the staff report on the investigation in fraud in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s COVID Lending Programs....more

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Current Enforcement Efforts in the Battle Against COVID-19 Loan Program Fraud

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented impacts around the world including stay-at-home orders, curfews, quarantines, and economic uncertainty. Businesses across the United States were forced to close their doors, limit...more

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Third Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Federal agencies proposed or finalized several important rulemakings during the third quarter of 2024, raising new opportunities and considerations for government contractors. Below, we highlight some of these changes and...more

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