Business · 27/08/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

SBA Considers Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking information on small business manufacturers of GEN II and GEN III image intensifier tubes, which could lead to a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule, allowing small businesses to supply products from any manufacturer on certain federal contracts.

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