Program is shrinking as compliance rules reshape who can access federal contracts, raising questions about opportunity and ...

Experts say claims of widespread fraud of the 8(a) program are unfounded and the ongoing audits run counter to the goal of expanding the industrial base.

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued policy guidance indicating that it will administer its 8(a) ...

On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a program-wide data call (Data Call) to all 8(a) Business Development ...

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 1,091 firms from the 8(a) Business Development Program -- representing about 25% of all firms registered to participate ...

"The only companies getting $20M sole source awards.. are Alaska Native corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations, tribally-owned organizations," Murphy said.

The Native Hawaiian Organizations Association is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to distinguish between “isolated allegations” about the Small Business Administration’s program aimed at ...

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is reviewing the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, arguing that the long-running initiative has strayed from ...

There is question if the administration will simply remove contracts from the program, or potentially move to end the program ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes ...

Federal set-asides follow the same rules, standards and performance requirements as any other government acquisition.