Under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, which helps small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals compete for federal contracts, there's a rule requiring that construction subcontracts be awarded within the county or state where the work is performed. This bill eliminates that geographic restriction, giving 8(a) contractors more flexibility to choose subcontractors based on qualifications rather than location. It's especially relevant for businesses in rural or remote areas like Alaska and Hawaii, where local subcontractors may be scarce.
Congressional Summary
This bill eliminates a requirement that, to the maximum extent practicable, certain construction subcontracts awarded by the Small Business Administration must be awarded within the county or state where the work is to be performed.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-05-19
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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