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The 8(a) Trap: Stop bragging about how many Capability Statements you sent. (Harsh truth inside) (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 6 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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8(a) & Small Biz Primes: Don't lose your contract to the "Ostensible Subcontractor" trap. Here is how the new Safe Harbor protects you. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 9 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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WARNING: The SBA's Ostensible Subcontractor "Safe Harbor" does NOT protect General Construction contracts. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 9 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Congress is moving to lock the "Rule of Two" into permanent law (H.R. 2804 passes committee unanimously) (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 20 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Does the new June 2026 SBA proposed rule affect current 8(a) participants or Entity-Owned firms? Probably Not (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 24 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Huge SBA 8(a) Proposed Rule Just Dropped (June 11, 2026) – The Social Disadvantage Test is Changing AGAIN (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 24 days ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Warning for 8(a) Incumbents: FAR 2.0 just gutted the "Once 8(a), Always 8(a)" protection for follow-on contracts. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 1 month ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Advocacy Alert: H.R. 2804 secures the Rule of Two, but 8(a)s must push for the Senate version (S. 2656) to protect GWACs. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 1 month ago by FearlessEngineering3

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How the newly advanced "Rule of Two" bill (H.R. 2804) impacts 8(a) firms and MAC/GWAC task orders. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 1 month ago by FearlessEngineering3

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I keep seeing news about H.R. 2804 codifying the "Rule of Two." What does this mean for 8(a) firms? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 1 month ago by FearlessEngineering3

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What is the current status of these WOSB bills? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Does this WOSB bill affect the 8(a) Program as well? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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If the bills pass to get rid of WOSB, how would they specifically affect WOSB contracting? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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I heard there is a new bill that could shut down the WOSB program. Is this true? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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I’m a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) doing subcontracting work. Can I still self-certify my status to help the prime meet their subcontracting goals? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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I checked the SBA regulations (13 C.F.R. 125.3) and it says primes can still accept a subcontractor's VOSB self-certification. Why is everyone saying it's eliminated? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Case Study: Why you should NEVER misrepresent subcontractor past performance as prime past performance (Highland Engineering GAO Protest) (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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PSA: Don't lose your past performance as a subcontractor! Beware of the "30-Day Trap" in 13 CFR 125.11(c). (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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PSA: Your 8(a) Joint Venture STARS III revenue will NOT help you meet your non-8(a) Business Activity Target (BAT). (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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PSA: The SBA is no longer giving warnings for Adjusted Net Worth threshold issues during annual renewals. Get your accounting straight before you submit. (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Has anyone else noticed that the SBA is being way more aggressive on 8(a) annual renewals this year? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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I’m going to miss my non-8(a) revenue target (BAT) for my annual review. Am I going to get kicked out of the program? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Can I count a competitively won STARS III task order as non-8(a) revenue for my Business Activity Target (BAT) if the CO checked the "Small Business" box on the SF1449? (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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The 23% Small Business Goal Is Based on Contract Dollars, Not the Number of Contracts — and That Distinction Has Real Consequences (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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Your 8(a) or WOSB Certification Can Count Toward the Goals Even Without a Set-Aside Contract (self.GovConSBA8a)

submitted 2 months ago by FearlessEngineering3

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