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Program:
Mission Critical: Compliance and Preparing Defense Manufacturers for SBA’s Latest Rules
Date / Time:
November 17, 2025 / 10:00 am ET
Event Type:
Conference
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Location:
Caribe Royale Orlando
8101 World Center Dr
Orlando, FL 32821
Registration:
Visit here to register.
Description:
This session unpacks how the SBA’s 2025 rule changes and policies impact small business defense manufacturers. With a shift towards manufacturing and new rules effective on January 16, 2025, defense contractors must understand the shifting landscape to remain competitive in the federal marketplace. Whether you’re producing components for major weapon systems or supplying critical technology to DOD agencies, this session will help you align your strategy and structure under the new regulations.
Learning objectives:
- Qualifying as a manufacturer and nonmanufacturer.
- Revised size standards and recertification requirements, including how they affect long-term eligibility.
- Clarifications to the ostensible subcontractor rule, joint ventures, and mentor-protégé agreements—especially critical when creating manufacturing teams on defense contracts.
- Impacts on mergers, acquisitions, and ownership structures, with a focus on manufacturer-specific scenarios like facility sales or spin-offs.
- Actionable steps small business defense firms should take now to ensure compliance and position for future contract awards.
