Is the data that is available the “official” small business goaling data?
A. No, agencies must certify their data at the beginning of the calendar year to OFPP. This certification affirms that the data is complete and accurate. SBA then receives a copy of the database and analysies the records to ensure greater accuracy. Once this process, SBA has the database frozen to produce the official Small Business Goaling report. Since FPDS-NG is dynamic, records may be changed at a later date and result in goaling data that is not consistent with the official Small Business Goaling Report.
