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DOJ Seeks First Review of Ethics Complaints Against DOJ Lawyers
NOTE: The proposed rule, discussed below, remains open for Public Comment until April 6, 2026 Comments may be submitted through the federal rulemaking portal at Regulations.gov. The U.S. Department of...
Sustaining Program Integrity Through Continuous Eligibility: Strategic Observations on Recent 8(a) Enforcement Actions
Recent suspensions and proposed terminations by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) of certain 8(a) Business Development Program participants have prompted significant discussion within the federal acquisition community. While attention...
SBA 8(a) Program: Suspensions and a Limited Time to Appeal
On January 22, 2026, the SBA has announced that it has suspended more than 1,000 companies in the 8(a) program – nearly one quarter of all the program participants –...
Audit of SBA 8(a) Program: Mandatory Data Call for All 8(a) Participants
Year-End planning and preparations just became more complicated for all 8(a) Program Participants. On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel, issued a Mandatory Data Call...
SPEAK NOW: PROTECT WOSB PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
This week marks a critical turning point for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) in the federal procurement space. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council is proposing sweeping changes to two foundational...
SBA REINSTATES LOCAL PHYSICAL OFFICE REQUIREMENT FOR 8(A) CONSTRUCTION WORK
The 8(a) Business Development Program, managed by the Small Business Administration and authorized by Congress in 1978, provides federal contracts, training, and technical assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged small...
