r/GovConSBA8a

The impact would be total. Specifically, the bills propose to:

• Eliminate Goals: Strike the 5% government-wide prime and subcontracting goals for WOSBs.
• Remove Set-Asides: Repeal the authority for Contracting Officers to issue WOSB set-asides or award sole-source contracts.
• End Subcontracting Requirements: Remove the requirement for "other than small" prime contractors to include WOSBs in their subcontracting plans.
• Prohibit Consideration: Prevent federal agencies from considering a company's women-owned status during prime or subcontract evaluations.