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Analysis · Defense Acquisition
New Competition Enters the Ring: SBA Could Redefine “Small"
SBA’s proposed size-standard overhaul could give growing contractors more runway while introducing thousands of experienced firms into the small-business market. Defense Signals examines what the changes could mean for competition, set-asides and contractor growth strategies.
By Miranda Bouldin · September 18, 2026