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 ...
GovCon Wire

War Secretary Pete Hegseth Directs Review of SBA 8(a) Program Amid Fraud Concerns

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is reviewing the SBA 8(a) program to curb fraud in defense contracting.
JD Supra

A Legal Guide to the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the federal government offers a range of programs to support their growth — particularly in the realm of government contracting. One of the ...
JD Supra

What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a comprehensive audit of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. While the full scope and implications are still unfolding, it’s crucial for ...
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The Small Business Administration has rescinded part of the contracting authority of the U.S. Agency for International Development, taking the step just a day after putting federal contracting ...
The Business Journals

SBA demands financial records of all 8(a) program participants amid fraud concerns

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min It's a new attempt from the ...