What Is a Small Business? The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals Rejects the Bid Solve Standard - arnoldporter.com
SBA OHA rejects the 'Bid Solve Standard' for determining small business status, potentially altering size determinations in government contracting.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 12, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small businesses seeking or holding federal set-aside contracts, and contractors relying on size standards. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline provided.. 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 Office of Hearings and Appeals has rejected the 'Bid Solve Standard' in a recent decision, which may affect how small business size is determined in future cases.
Who it affects
Small businesses seeking or holding federal set-aside contracts, and contractors relying on size standards.
What you must do
Review any pending or recent size determinations and consult legal counsel to understand the impact on your business.
Deadline
No specific deadline provided.
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