U.S. Small Business Administration Considers Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering granting a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule, which would allow qualified regular dealers to supply products from any domestic manufacturer on federal contracts set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or awarded through the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.