“The SBA has released its proposed consolidated rule for SDVOSB eligibility, which was published in the Federal Register today. Once the rule becomes final, it will apply government-wide, to both VA and non-VA SDVOSB contracts.”
“… There has been far too much chaos and confusion under the current system, in which the SBA and VA have different SDVOSB eligibility requirements. But how about the substance of the proposal itself? Well, there are certainly some things to like–and some areas that could use improvement…”
“… the SBA’s proposal incorporates some pieces of the existing VA SDVOSB ownership and control rules. The SBA also includes some entirely new provisions, such as an exception to the ordinary control requirements in a handful of “extraordinary” circumstances.”
“Here are some of the highlights (and a few lowlights) of the proposal…” Read more here.
Source: SBA Proposes Consolidated SDVOSB Eligibility Rules – By Steven Koprince, January 30, 2018.
