SBA Denies Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Lenses, Ophthalmic Manufacturing

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has rejected a request for an exemption from the Nonmanufacturer Rule for small businesses producing lenses, ophthalmic manufacturing, following the discovery of a compliant manufacturer. This decision means that small businesses competing for contracts set aside for disadvantaged groups must source products from certified manufacturers or processors.