Pending Applications Returned for Resubmission On September 10, 2026, SBA’s final rule overhauling the social disadvantage eligibility standard for individually owned 8(a) firms took effect. Under the...
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SBA Issues Guidance to Resume Processing 8(a) Program Applications and Prioritize Defense-Critical Firms

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