This episode of Unveiled: GovCon Stories dives into the Rule of Two, a vital policy ensuring federal contracts are set aside for small businesses. The SBA’s proposed updates aim to expand its application to task and delivery orders under Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), potentially adding $6 billion in small business opportunities.While promising, these changes bring challenges, including loopholes, administrative burdens, and market uncertainty. In this episode, we explore the potential impacts, strategies to stay competitive, and ways small businesses can advocate for themselves.Tune in to learn how to adapt and position your business for success.Call to ActionAdvocate for your business by submitting feedback on the proposed rule changes: SBA Public Comment Portal.Helpful Links•Small Business Act Overview - SBA•Federal Register - SBA Proposed Rule•Tolliver Group Case Summary - COFC•SBA Regulatory Impact Analysis•SBA Resources for Small Businesses•GAO Reports on Contracting•SBA Mentor-Protégé Program•InfoSquirrel•SECAF•Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc.•Women Impacting Public PolicySponsorsThe views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the endorsements of our sponsors.Thank you to Withum, our Diamond Sponsor!Withum is a technology-driven advisory and accounting firm helping clients excel in today’s complex business environment. Learn more at Withum’s website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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