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Business · 18/01/2006Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Small Business Administration Considers Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Water Treatment Chemicals

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The SBA is seeking comments on a potential waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule, which would allow qualified regular dealers to supply water treatment chemicals to federal contracts set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or the 8(a) Business Development Program.

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Business · 9/4/2026

Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection, and is extending the public comment period by 30 days to allow for additional feedback. The SBA is required to publish this notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures.

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Business · 9/2/2026

SBA Updates Commercialization Standards for SBIR and STTR Firms

The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comment on updated minimum performance standards for commercialization for firms funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, which require a minimum share of annual revenue from non-program funding to remain eligible for new awards.

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Business · 9/11/2026

SBA Modifies Matching Program to Prevent Improper Payments

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is implementing a modified matching program to identify and prevent improper payments, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB guidance on computer matching.

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