SBA Considers Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule for Small Business Suppliers of Configured Tape Library Storage Equipment

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking input on whether small businesses can supply Configured Tape Library Storage Equipment to the federal government without meeting the Nonmanufacturer Rule, which requires large businesses to manufacture products themselves. The SBA is considering a waiver for this rule, which would allow small businesses to purchase products from any manufacturer on federal contracts set aside for small businesses or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses.