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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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SBA Proposed Changes to 8(a) Program Impacts Applicants and Participants

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As PilieroMazza noted recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a major proposed rulemaking that will impact government contractors, including those that are participants in or seeking to be admitted to the...more

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SBA’s Proposed Rule: All Small Mentor-Protégé Program ‎

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On Friday, August 23, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that would significantly change the SBA’s HUBZone small business contracting program and other small business programs, including the 8(a) Program...more

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SBA’s Proposed Rule: Impact on HUBZone and 8(a) Programs

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On Friday, August 23, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that would make significant changes to the SBA’s HUBZone small business contracting program, as well as modifications to other small business...more

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Ultima Services Corporation Files Reply Brief for Injunction against 8(a) Contracts‎

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On Friday, October 6, 2023, Ultima Services Corporation filed a reply brief in Ultima Services Corp. v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, et. al., Case No. 2:20-cv-00041, which continued to argue for an injunction against the award...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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Federal Government’s Response to Ultima’s Motion

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On Friday, September 29, 2023, the federal government filed its response to Ultima Services Corporation’s September 15th filing in the Ultima case. As a reminder, in its September 15th filing, Ultima Services Corporation...more

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SBA’s Latest Moves: Moratorium Extension and Response to Ultima Decision

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There were two important announcements from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) on Monday, August 21, 2023: - The SBA is extending the moratorium on the application of the bona fide place of business rule for 8(a)...more

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SBA Issues Interim Guidance on 8(a) Program Following Ultima Ruling

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On July 19, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee ruled in favor of Ultima Services Corporation, prompting the pause of new 8(a) applications and necessitating a reorganization of the program’s...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Size Determinations and Multiple Award ‎Contracts

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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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The Impact of Ongoing Challenges to Federal Programs

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In the past several months, various challenges have been made to federal programs and policies including tribal gaming support, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) program, the Minority Business Development Program...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Follow-On Contracts

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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 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: All Small Mentor-Protégé Program

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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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Important May 30, 2023 Changes to the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé and Joint Venture Regulations

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On May 30, 2023, the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Final Rule on Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program (the “Final Rule”) became effective. The Final...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 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Ostensible Subcontractor Rule ‎

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On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing its 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the SBA...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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DOD Issues Final Rule on SBA Joint Venture Eligibility ‎

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On October 28, 2022, the Department of Defense’s amendments to FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.219-1 became effective. These changes amended the Federal Acquisition Regulations to be in line with prior changes by the SBA to its...more

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SBA Proposes Revisions to Ownership and Control Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program

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As PilieroMazza noted recently here, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a major proposed rulemaking that will impact government contractors, primarily those that are participants in the 8(a) Business Development...more

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Bye Bye 8(a) MPP and Hello to New Small Business Rules!

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In October, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule entitled “Consolidation of Mentor-Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments,” which went into effect on November 16, 2020....more

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SBA’s Final Rule on SBA’s MP Program, Joint Ventures, Affiliation and 8(a) Regulations

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. Understanding the new rule is essential to leveraging it for your business. Join Tony Franco,...more

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SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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SBA Issues Sweeping Regulatory Changes in Response to Presidential Initiative

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently published a much-anticipated final rule on a series of important regulatory amendments, including the: • Consolidation of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Mentor-Protégé...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors - October 28th, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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PilieroMazza Summarizes SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs

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Today, SBA issued its final rule making changes to its rules on joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the Section 8(a) program, and much more.  In developing this final rule, SBA reviewed and considered the many...more

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PilieroMazza Drafts Comments To Rin 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule On The Consolidation Of Mentor Protégé Programs And Other Government...

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Dear Ms. Fernandez - We are writing to submit comments on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) above-referenced proposed rule on amendments to its regulations to merge the 8(a) Business Development Program...more

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