3245-AI55 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 3245 Small Business Administration SBA Contracts for Small Businesses Located in Disaster Areas, and Surplus Personal Property for Small Businesses Located in Disaster Areas, Puerto Rico, and Covered Territory Businesses

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing contracting preferences for small businesses in disaster areas. This action would streamline key definitions and revise the criteria for Federal agencies to receive procurement gooling credit for such contracts. This action is necessary to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, eliminate overly prescriptive requirements, and strengthen the incentives for Federal agencies to award contracts to local firms in support of disaster recovery. The rule would simplify the program, reduce administrative burdens, and increase Federal contracting opportunities for small businesses in disaster areas, thereby aiding local economic recovery.

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Deregulatory 13 CFR Part 129 15 U.S.C. 636(j)(13)(F)(ii), (iii) 15 U.S.C. 644(f) No NPRM 07/00/2026 No None No No No Kunmi Ageh Procurement Policy Analyst (Attorney) 3245 Small Business Administration SBA 202 921-2199 kunmi.ageh@sba.gov 409 Third Street SW, Washington DC 20416