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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 -
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DBE Certification and NAICS Codes - What You Need to Know

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If you are a business owner who wants to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you need to show that you can perform work under the...more

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An Overview of the HUBZone Program

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By: Danielle Dietrich Are you a small business owner looking for opportunities to compete for federal contracts and grow your business? If so, you may be interested in becoming a certified HUBZone small business concern...more

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SBA Is Upgrading Its Certification System: What Small Business Government Contractors Need to Know

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Aug. 1, 2024, is beginning a system upgrade to its certification portal that will impact the following socioeconomic set-aside program certification programs ...more

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WOSB Program Alert

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On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator issued a program update to firms participating in the Women Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program)....more

Whitcomb Selinsky, PC

Wigs Plus, LLC, Files Appeal Against Denial of SDVOSB Certification

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On February 20, 2023, Wigs Plus L.L.C. filed an appeal against the Small Business Administration regarding the denial of their SDVOSB certification application. The SBA had determined that Wigs Plus L.L.C. did not meet the...more

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UPDATE: 8(a) Reopens its Certify Site Welcoming New Applicants

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On September 29, the Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened its Certify portal to new applicants seeking admittance into the SBA 8(a) program....more

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[Webinar] Size and Status Recertification: What Is It and Why Does it Matter? - June 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards attached to your small business set-aside work....more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: ‎8(a) Business Activity Targets ‎

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On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the...more

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SBA Issues Final Rule on Ownership and Control Changes for the 8(a) Program

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued its final rule on April 27, 2023, implementing several changes to the ownership and control requirements for the 8(a) Business Development program. The final rule also...more

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[Webinar] Transfer of SDVoSB/VOSB CVE Certification to the SBA - February 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MST

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In January 2023, all responsibilities for verifying veteran-owned businesses (VoBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVoSBs) are now transferred from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Small...more

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SBA Set to Take Over Certification of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule on Nov. 29, 2022, establishing its Veteran Small Business Certification Program for veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned...more

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The Ins and Outs of Recertifications for Government Contractors

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Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards attached to your small business set-aside work....more

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[Webinar] The Ins and Outs of Recertifications for Government Contractors - May 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards attached to your small business set-aside work....more

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False Claims Act Case Tracker for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud - Update

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In the Spring of 2020, the Small Business Association (“SBA”) began administering the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP” or the “Program”) to provide SBA-backed loans to help eligible businesses maintain their workforces...more

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Small Business Government Contractors Need to Watch Out for Increasing Criminal and False Claims Act Liability in Small Business...

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) preference programs can be vital for small businesses trying to compete in the potentially lucrative world of U.S. government contracting, but participation in these programs is...more

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SBA Drops Loan Necessity Questionnaire for PPP Loans

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On July 29, 2021, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) updated its guidance to address borrower and lender questions about the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The SBA announced that it was...more

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Women Owned Small Business Certification Program - Part Two: Certification and Benefits

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This is the second part in a series discussing the Women Owned Small Business (“WOSB”) certification program with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Part One  summarizes the eligibility requirements....more

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Economic Aid Act – PPP Loan Program Reopened and Expanded

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On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) became law. The economy continues to struggle from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This new law...more

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New COVID-19 Relief Bill Adds PPP ‘Second Draw’ Loans and Modifications to Original PPP

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On December 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law. This Act makes available $284 billion for second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP-2”) and also makes important...more

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PPP Loan Necessity Certifications and Fraud Investigations

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlights renewed talk in some circles about allegedly “growing evidence” of fraud among PPP participants.  We think the observation of the former federal prosecutor who is quoted...more

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Analysis of PPP Borrowers: Who Returned Funds?

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While a lot has been written and said about the “need” certification when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program, particularly for public companies, the SBA and Treasury have been relatively quiet about how many...more

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New Certification Process for Woman-Owned Small Businesses Effective July 15

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) Final Rule on Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Certification (the Final Rule) takes effect on July 15, 2020, with...more

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SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to...

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

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SBA Rule Alters the Thresholds for 8(a) “Economic Disadvantage”

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Last week, we blogged about the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) May 11, 2020 final rule, and how it impacts certification and related eligibility for women-owned businesses. But this was not the only change made by...more

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