On October 2, 2013, SBA issued its long-anticipated final rule addressing the use of set-asides on multiple award contracts and clarifying the regulations on bundling and contract consolidation. The final rule implements sections of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. SBA had issued a proposed rule on these issues in May 2012, and solicited comments. Likewise, DOD, GSA, and NASA published an interim rule in November 2011 providing agencies with initial guidance regarding the use of set-asides on multiple award contracts. With certain exceptions, the final rule adopts most of the changes contained in the May 2012 proposed rule. Because the issues addressed in the final rule impact multiple SBA programs, SBA is promulgating many additions and amendments to several sections of its rules. This Client Alert highlights many of the key provisions in the final rule.
SBA Issues Final Rules on the Use of Set-Asides for Multiple Award Contracts
