SBA Unveils Plan to Expand Small-Business Eligibility in Federal IT and Consulting Contracts
The Small Business Administration has proposed consolidating six-digit NAICS size standards into broader four- and five-digit groups, lifting thresholds (e.g., 5415 to $531 million and 5416 to $295 million) and potentially expanding the pool of federal contractors that qualify as small in IT and consulting markets. If finalized, hundreds to thousands of firms could gain small-business status or extend their eligibility, altering competition and set-aside opportunities; comments are due by September 21, 2026.
