Business · 12/02/1997Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

SBA Considers Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Certain Products

Summary

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public comments on a potential waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for specific products, as no small business manufacturers or processors are available to supply them to the Federal Government.

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