SBA issues new regulations for women-owned small business federal contracting program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration published Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting program regulations that will provide a free, online certification and eligibility application process for women-owned small businesses and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The timeline for implementation of changes to SBA’s the program has been delayed to accommodate those affected by the current pandemic.

Starting July 15, SBA will begin to implement changes consistent with the Small Business Act as amended in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal y...