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Small Business Set-Asides in FY 2026: What the Data Signals for What Comes Next
GovCon Wire – The federal small business market is in a state of flux. With sweeping SBA recertification rules, increased scrutiny on the 8(a) program, and shifting agency priorities, the landscape has been fundamentally reshaped, tightening the compliance requirements small businesses must meet to remain competitive as the number of prime contract positions continues to shrink. These shifts are already visible in current acquisition trends and are influencing corporate decisions and investments.