Homeland Security Today

Hegseth Orders Pentagon Review of SBA 8(a) Contracting Program

On January 16, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of War will be conducting a comprehensive ...
The Business Journals

With SBA program's future uncertain, local businesses eye potential changes

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Local business owners share ...
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SBA revokes contracting authority to small-business program. Here's what it means.

The Small Business Administration has rescinded part of the contracting authority of the U.S. Agency for International Development, taking the step just a day after putting federal contracting ...
JD Supra

SBA 8(a) Program Audit – December 2025 Update

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is moving full steam ahead with its promised 8(a) Program Audit. The 8(a) Program is designed to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal ...
JD Supra

Client Alert: SBA 8(a) Program Under Unprecedented and Widespread Scrutiny: Critical Guidance for Tribally-Owned 8(a) Entities

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, aimed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners access federal contracting opportunities, has ...
Business Wire

Verous Technologies Announces SBA 8(a) Program Certification

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verous Technologies, a new Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) joint venture between TekFive and Iron Bow ...
Government Executive

SBA to audit 8(a) contracting program

The Small Business Administration will carry out an audit of its contracting program focused on small businesses with the 8(a) socioeconomic distinction. SBA’s Office of General Contracting and ...