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      Regulatory ComplianceDefense & MilitarySmall Business ProgramsPolicy
      1 day ago

      U.S. Army Encourages Competitive Bidding in SBA 8(a) Acquisitions

      In April 2026, the U.S. Army updated its acquisition policy mandating competition in the SBA 8(a) program. This shift away from sole source awards impacts contracting strategies, potentially broadening opportunities for small businesses outside the traditional 8(a) framework and affecting historical beneficiaries like Alaska Native Corporations.