Federal Register #2026-17042

SBA Proposed Rule: New Small Business Size Standards for 338 Industries

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing new size standards for 338 industry groups and industries. - Government buyer: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action - No products or services are being requested; this is not a procurement opportunity - Key proposal details: - SBA seeks public comments on new size standards - Changes include shifting from 6-digit NAICS codes to a mix of 4- and 5-digit codes - Many industries will convert from receipt-based to employee-based size standards - Updated economic and productivity factors will be incorporated - The rule aims to align size standards with statutory requirements and support small business competitiveness - Notable requirements: - Alignment of size standards with statutory language - Incorporation of updated economic and productivity factors - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or specific requirements for products/services

Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing new size standards for 338 industry groups and industries to better reflect the nature of the markets in which small businesses compete. The proposal includes changes to the methodology for determining size standards, such as changing the NAICS level for calculation, converting many industries from receipt-based to employee-based size standards, and updating factors used in the calculations. SBA seeks public comments on these proposed changes by September 21, 2026. The rule aims to ensure size standards align with statutory requirements and support small business growth and competitiveness.

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