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SBA Proposed Rule: New Small Business Size Standards for 338 Industry Groups

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing updates to small business size standards for 338 industry groups and industries. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory proposal, not a procurement request. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The proposal seeks public comments on changes to size standards methodology. - Key changes include: - Moving from 6-digit NAICS codes to a mix of 4- and 5-digit codes for size standards. - Converting many industries from receipt-based to employee-based size standards. - Updating the factors used to determine size standards. - No industry size standard will be reduced, even if analytics suggest a decrease, to support small business growth and eligibility. - The notice is intended to gather stakeholder and public input, not to purchase goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing new size standards for 338 industry groups and industries. These new size standards aim to better reflect the nature of the markets in which small businesses compete. The proposal includes changes to the methodology for calculating size standards, such as changing the NAICS level for size standards calculation, converting many industries from receipt-based to employee-based size standards, and updating factors determining size standards. SBA seeks comments on these proposed changes by September 21, 2026.

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