In this episode, we unpack two proposed rules from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that could qualify companies with up to half a billion dollars in annual revenue as small businesses. The hosting team breaks down the five major proposed shifts—including massive NAICS code consolidation, a preference for headcount-based standards, and the "hold harmless" policy—detailing exactly how these changes will reshape the "rule of two" and the competitive landscape for federal contractors.
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| Date Taken: | 09.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.02.2026 09:44 |
| Category: | Interviews |
| Audio ID: | 93632 |
| Filename: | 2609/DOD_111944734.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:17:45 |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 11 |
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