Topic
Small Business Programs
25 published works
The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorized Through 2031: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know
By Evan Williams, Fox Rothschild, Jaeho Lee
On April 13th, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which amends the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 14A). The Act reauthorizes the Small…
SmallGovCon
Webinar Announcement! Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, February 17, 2026 hosted by Kansas APEX Accelerators
By Shane McCall
First launched in 2016 as the “All Small Mentor-Protégé Program,” this powerful initiative by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has evolved—but it remains a game-changing tool for both small…
Government Contracts Legal Forum
8(a) Participants – and the 8(a) Program – Under the Microscope or on the Chopping Block
By Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Zachary Schroeder
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has rolled out changes to its 8(a) Program even as it suspends 8(a) participants for failure to respond to the SBA’s December 5, 2025 8(a)…
Government Contracts Legal Forum
SBA Office of General Counsel Audit of Participants in the 8(a) Program and Beyond
By Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Michael Samuels, Zachary Schroeder
On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) sent letters to 4,300 current and recent participants in the 8(a) Business Development Program requiring production by January 5, 2026, of…
The FCA Insider
Cautionary Tale: Contractor Settles for $2.6M Over Alleged Falsely Obtained Small Business Contracts
By Edwin O. Childs, Jack White, Abram J. Pafford, Brett Barnett, Michael J. Podberesky, Jason M. Vespoli
On Jan. 7, 2025, the Department of Justice announced that R&K Enterprises agreed to pay over $2.6 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733,…
Government Contracts Legal Forum
Special Edition of the Fastest 5 Minutes
SBA Proposed Rule to Update Various SBA Small Business Programs This special edition covers the SBA’s August 2024 proposed rule to update and clarify various small business programs, and is…
Government Contracts Legal Forum
SBA Proposed Rule Would Enact Material Changes as Well as Promote Regulatory Uniformity Across Size and Status Programs
By Olivia Lynch, Michael Samuels, Zachary Schroeder
On August 23, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a proposed rule to update and clarify aspects of various SBA small business programs, including but not limited to the HUBZone Program…
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
Comparing Two Small Business Status Protests: Veteran-Owned Small Business CVE Protests and Women-Owned Small Business Status Protests—Different Processes but Similar Results
By Emily Theriault, Sheppard Mullin
The federal government uses its contracting dollars not only to purchase the supplies and services it needs, but also to support broader policy goals. For example, the government has special…
GovCon & Trade
DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program May Be Getting a Facelift
By Todd Overman
The Department of Defense’s (DOD) Mentor-Protégé program (MPP) was designed to strengthen the capabilities of small businesses, increase their participation in the DOD contract pool, and contribute to “the diversity…
GovCon & Trade
Opportunities for Small Business within Federal Contracting Space
By Todd Overman
In a May 4 article published by American City Business Journals’ The Playbook, I offered insight on the opportunities for small businesses to engage with federal contracting and practical steps…