How do Federal Agencies use the SBA size standards?
With few exceptions, all Federal Agencies use the size standards established by SBA. In addition, many other political entities, such as state and local governments, adopt SBA size standards. Most Federal Agencies reserve all or some of their programs for small businesses. For instance, the SBA has a number of loan programs for qualified small businesses. Most Agencies set aside a share of their procurement activity exclusively for small businesses.
A. With few exceptions, all Federal Agencies use the size standards established by SBA. In addition, many other political entities, such as state and local governments, adopt SBA size standards. Most Federal Agencies reserve all or some of their programs for small businesses. For instance, the SBA has a number of loan programs for qualified small businesses. Most Agencies set aside a share of their procurement activity exclusively for small businesses.
