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SBA Issues Proposed Rule Intending to Drastically Change SBA Size Standards - The National Law Review

Detected August 23, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

SBA proposes a rule to drastically change small business size standards, potentially affecting eligibility for federal contracting programs.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small businesses seeking federal contracts, especially those relying on set-asides, and defense contractors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register for the comment deadline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The SBA has issued a proposed rule that intends to drastically change SBA size standards, which determine eligibility for small business programs.

Who it affects

Small businesses seeking federal contracts, especially those relying on set-asides, and defense contractors.

What you must do

Review the proposed rule and assess potential impact on your business's size status; consider submitting comments.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register for the comment deadline.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNd0lOMFhpbF92LUdPYjBJdG9jRnZTQmJ1NUtHNzA1c0VPaGlRUlpPdWNhd3BPRGlMMUtPTmFkOEhBOE9Qc1Q5N1lYWGNPMktGeEZRcjFWc3JvdWNtcVF1cVFRWXUtU3ktbnBiWW1NME41YWZBZ2dPRTlQd1FGcGlDaDJybkU5ZDBaY21xRm4xYUxTdXc5bjNpd1F1elNJekxaQ1NpWFE2RE5YbE1SeEHSAa4BQVVfeXFMTXdJTjBYaWxfdi1HT2IwSXRvY0Z2U0JidTVLRzcwNXNFT2hpUVJaT3VjYXdwT0RpTDFLT05hZDhIQThPUHNUOTdZWFhjTzJLRnhGUXIxVnNyb3VjbXFRdXFRUVl1LVN5LW5wYlltTTBONWFmQWdnT0U5UHdRRnBpQ2gycm5FOWQwWmNtcUZuMWFMU3V3OW4zaXdRdXpTSXpMWkNTaVhRNkROWGxNUnhB?oc=5

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