SBA

The Small Business Administration is the federal agency responsible for supporting small business development and ensuring small business participation in federal contracting. SBA sets size standards that determine small business eligibility, administers certification programs (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB), and provides training, counseling, and access to capital.

In government contracting, SBA reviews and approves agency small business goals, conducts Certificate of Competency reviews when small businesses are rejected for non-responsibility, and handles appeals of NAICS code designations and size determinations. SBA district offices work directly with small businesses and procurement center representatives at major buying agencies.