# SBA Proposes New Size Standards

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed new size standards for 338 industry groups and a revised methodology for setting and reviewing those standards. The proposal could affect federal contractors’ small-business eligibility as SBA considers broader NAICS groupings and changes in when it uses receipts-based versus employee-based measures. Comments on the relevant proposals are due **November 20, 2026 (37 days away)**; existing size standards remain in effect until a final rule takes effect.

- Companies should assess how the proposed groupings and measurement changes could affect their eligibility, teaming arrangements, transactions, and growth plans.
- Contractors wishing to influence the proposals can submit comments by November 20; the proposal does not replace current standards before a final rule takes effect.
- Clark Hill contacts listed for questions about the proposals include bwacker@clarkhill.com, jcwhite@clarkhill.com, and rsullivan@clarkhill.com.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

### Sources
- [SBA Size Standards Methodology Proposal: What to Know Now](https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/sba-size-standards-methodology-proposal-federal-contractors) - Clark Hill