GovContractPros urges Senator Richard Blumenthal to examine SBA’s actions affecting Native and Tribally owned businesses, the 8(a) Program, and proposed small business size standards.
8(a) News
SBA Pushes Ahead With 8(a) Changes Despite Industry Concerns
Final Rule changes 8(a) eligibility standards while leaving key questions unresolved for applicants and current program participants.
When the Strategy Becomes Clear: Federal Contracting as a Battleground for Community Wealth and Political Power
Federal contracting has long been more than a procurement system. In this opinion piece, former SBA Associate Administrator John Shoraka examines how federal contracting policy shapes economic opportunity, community wealth, and political influence and why recent policy shifts could have lasting consequences for underserved communities and the future of the federal marketplace.
SBA Publishes Proposed Changes to 8(a) Eligibility Requirements for Individually Owned Firms
For decades, certain racial and ethnic groups were eligible for a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage when applying for admission into the 8(a) Program.
GCP Rebuttable Presmption
On June 11, 2026, the Small Business Administration is seeking public comment on its proposed rule entitled “Reforms to Remove SBA’s 8(a) Program’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms.”
SBA Suspends 154 8(a) Firms: What This Means for Current Participants
Are you still eligible for 8(a)? SBA suspended 154 firms over income, asset, and withdrawal limits. Learn the rules, risks, and what to do next.
Department of War Issues Directive on Review of Small Business Contracts Exceeding $20 Million
On January 16, 2026, Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum directing a Department-wide review of small business sole-source and set-aside contracts exceeding $20 million.
The 8(a) Program Faces Continued Pressure Amid Audits and Processing Delays
John Shoraka weighs in on SBA 8(a) program challenges as Federal News Network examines audits, approval slowdowns, and future risks.
A Turning Point for the 8(a) Program: A Message from Our Chairman
The future of the 8(a) and small business socio economic programs is facing unprecedented and coordinated pressure. While federal actions continue to accumulate, the silence from many expected advocates has been striking. This statement outlines why the threat is real, why it is intentional, and why immediate collective action is essential.
GCP Feedback Submission on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul | FAR PART 19
GovContractPros shares feedback on the FAR Part 19 Overhaul, raising concerns about small-business access, competition, and rising market consolidation.
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