Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman·GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS / DEFENSE

SBA resumes 8(a) applications with new social disadvantage standard

SBA guidance effective September 10, 2026 returns pending 8(a) applications for resubmission under newly finalized eligibility requirements, reinstates potential for success reviews, and prioritizes defense-critical NAICS codes.

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Read the original firm alert → Friday, September 18, 2026

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