1,000 Firms Out, 65 In: What’s Happening To The 8(a) Program?

Program is shrinking as compliance rules reshape who can access federal contracts, raising questions about opportunity and ...
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SBA proposes to terminate 154 companies from 8(a) program

SBA sent firms three letters yesterday: a suspension letter; a letter of intent to terminate; and a voluntary withdrawal ...

SBA Moves to Terminate Over 150 8(a) Firms in Washington, D.C. Following Eligibility Review

The termination proceedings come after a program integrity review by SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Business Development (GCBD), which routinely verifies that all 8 (a) firms meet program ...
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SBA Suspends Over 1,000 8(a) Firms from Program Following December Document Request

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 1,091 firms from the 8(a) Business Development Program -- representing ...
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SBA Issues Clarifying Guidance That Race-Based Discrimination is Not Tolerated in the 8(a) 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 ...

After Trump administration attacks, Murkowski and others defend 'transformative' 8(a) contracting program

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski used her chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to defend the Small Business ...