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New Supplier Pathway program links small businesses to DLA supply chains
Small business owners interested in contracting with the Defense Logistics Agency can now use a new search function on DLA’s Small Business webpage to get contact information for the supply chain that manages the items or services they provide.
The new tool is the first iteration of a more extensive Supplier Pathway program intended to help new entrants navigate government contracting processes and learn the nuances of working with DLA.
SBA Final Rule Impacts Small Business Government Contractor Valuations
Effective Jan. 16, 2025, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Final Rule will significantly impact mergers & acquisitions involving small business government contractors and investors in the government contracting industry. A September 2024 GT Alert summarizes important aspects of the SBA’s Proposed Rule and discusses key changes that might impact small business government contractors. The Final Rule echoes much of the Proposed Rule’s language and will affect the landscape for small business contractors and investors in the federal government contracting industry.
Comment on the FAR greenhouse gas disclosure rule — with SBAGC
ASBCC's comment supporting the proposed climate-disclosure rule's aims while asking for industry-targeted criteria, education, lead time, and financial assistance for small contractors.