Four former leaders of SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Business Development are warning that the agency’s proposed size standards could fundamentally reshape the federal small business marketplace.
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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.
SBA Proposed 8(a) Rule: GCP’s Official Comment Letter
GCP has submitted its formal comments to the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding the proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program. This document outlines our analysis, concerns, and recommendations to help ensure the program remains effective,...
RED ALERT: GCP Urges 60–90 Day Extension for FAR Overhaul Public Comments
Attached is GovContractPros' June 24, 2026, letter to William F. Clark, Director of the Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), requesting an extension of the public comment period for four proposed rules under...
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.
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