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- Defense AcquisitionSep 18, 20265 min · By Miranda Bouldin
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.
SBASize StandardsSmall BusinessFederal ContractingSet-AsidesRead signal - Government ContractingSep 11, 20262 min · By Defense Signals Desk
SBA Faces Massive Industry Response Over Proposed Size Standard Overhaul
Signal ProThe Small Business Administration has received extensive public feedback regarding proposed revisions to federal size standards, particularly within IT services under NAICS 541511. The outcome will reshape competitive dynamics, small business set-asides, and subcontracting rules across the defense industrial base.
leadershipawardssbagovernment contractingnaics 541511Read signal - Government ContractingSep 2, 20262 min · By Defense Signals Desk
SBA Deputy Director to Target AI, Cyber, and Small Business GovCon Capital Access
Signal ProSBA Deputy Director Bill Briggs will address small business capital access, artificial intelligence adoption, and contracting opportunities at the 2026 FedCiv Summit, emphasizing key growth pathways for SDVOSBs and 8(a) firms across federal networks.
leadershipawardssbagovconsmall businessRead signal - Government ContractingAug 27, 20262 min · By Defense Signals Desk
SBA and Defense Leadership Launch Commission to Mobilize Small Manufacturers
Signal ProThe SBA and defense leaders have established the Smaller War Plants Commission to strengthen sub-tier manufacturing capacity, expand capital access for small firms, and de-risk critical defense supply chains.
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- 01The Pentagon's $1.2B pivot on autonomous logistics is quieter than it looks — and larger than it sounds.
- 02CISA's new OT advisory changes the risk math for three utility operators.
- 03DoD's Trustworthy AI framework quietly redraws the vendor shortlist.
- 04Space Force's proliferated architecture just added a fourth commercial partner.