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Small Business Size Standards: Revised Size Standards Methodology

Detected August 19, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

SBA proposes a revised methodology for calculating small business size standards, which could affect eligibility for federal small business programs and set-asides.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 19, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Small businesses seeking federal contracts, especially those in set-aside programs, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the comment deadline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The SBA is proposing changes to the methodology used to establish small business size standards, which determine eligibility for small business programs and set-asides.

Who it affects

Small businesses seeking federal contracts, especially those in set-aside programs, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review the proposed methodology and assess potential impact on your business's size status; consider submitting comments during the public comment period.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the comment deadline.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-17039/small-business-size-standards-revised-size-standards-methodology

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