Small Business Set-Aside Goals by Agency
Every federal agency has a small business contracting goal, and those goals shape where set-aside work actually appears. An agency that is behind on its goal is more likely to set work aside for small firms, to break large requirements into smaller pieces, and to look harder for small vendors. This guide explains how set-aside […]
SBA Affiliation Rules: When Two Companies Count as One
Two companies can look independent on paper and still count as one business under SBA rules. That principle, called affiliation, decides whether your firm qualifies as small, whether it can hold a set-aside certification, and whether a contract award can survive a size protest. Many small firms discover affiliation only when a competitor protests their […]