PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, recently joined the OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Talk podcast to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed changes to its size standards regulations and the potential implications for government contractors.
In this episode, Jon Williams and OrangeSlices AI founder Sharon Heaton examine the SBA’s proposed rule and why it could represent one of the most significant changes to the small business contracting landscape in recent years. The discussion explores how the proposal could expand the pool of potential buyers for small businesses and create new M&A opportunities. The conversation also addresses significant challenges the proposed rule will likely create for current small businesses, including competition for set-aside contracts from much larger contractors and reduced availability of mentor-protégé relationships.
As a nationally recognized advisor to government contractors, Jon Williams regularly counsels clients on SBA regulatory compliance and how SBA’s rules impact mergers and acquisitions. His insights on the podcast provide valuable perspective for contractors seeking to understand how proposed regulatory changes may influence growth strategies, transaction planning, and long-term positioning in the government contracting sector.
To learn more, read Jon Williams and Meghan Leemon’s recent client alert on the proposed rule and watch the recording of their August 27 Town Hall webinar covering key considerations for government contractors.
Listen to the full GovCon M&A Talk with Jon Williams podcast episode here.
