On a GovCon Intelligence live stream, I covered the current state of the 8(a) Business Development Program and the latest suspension numbers, significant OHA and Federal Court decisions, and SBA administrative changes. I also addressed the impact of the Washington District Office’s move to Herndon and previewed the OIG’s 2026 audit priorities.

00:00:00 Introduction & 8(a) Suspensions Update

00:03:57 SBA Terminations and the Data Call

00:05:46 Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) Update

00:08:46 Understanding Economic Disadvantage: The ACC International Case

00:13:30 SBIR Phase III Bridge Contracts and the ThreatTec Case

00:16:34 Mentor-Protégé Past Performance and the iAdeptive Technologies Case

00:19:25 Corporate Transactions and SDVOSB Status: The Crosstown Courier Service Case

00:22:45 SBA Office Relocation

00:23:32 Impact of the SBA Washington District Office Relocation

00:26:02 Challenges in 8(a) Program Servicing and Application Approvals

00:27:10 The Mid-America Milling Decision and DBE Program Presumptions

00:31:13 New Legal Challenges to Private Sector Diversity Programs

00:32:12 Updates on the Ultima Services Case and SBA Regulations

00:33:22 Status of SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorization

00:34:27 The SBA OIG 2026 Oversight Plan: Audit Priorities

00:36:43 SBA COVID Relief Loans and EIDL Collections

00:38:06 Upcoming SBA Regulatory Reforms: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

00:40:23 Summary and Closing

Links

SBA’s 8(a) suspensions (Jan 22 - Mar 26, 2026)

Recent OHA decisions

Matter of ACC International Inc (OHA)

ThreatTec v. United States (Ct. of Fed. Cl.)

Stephen Bacon on the GAO’s decision in iAdeptive (LinkedIn)

iAdeptive Technologies (GAO)

VSBC Protest of Crosstown Courier Services (OHA)

News release: SBA Relocates Washington Metro Area District Office to Herndon, Virginia

Mid-America Milling Co. LLC v. US DOT (E.D. Ky.)

News release: American Alliance for Equal Rights Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Race-Based Minority Supplier Certification Program

Ultima Services Docket (courtlistener)

S. 3971, SBIR Reauthorization

SBA OIG Audit Division 2026 Oversight Plan

SBA OIG Evaluation of SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protege Program

New York Times: The Small Business Administration lent $378 billion to keep businesses afloat. Getting paid back is proving difficult.

Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reforms

EO 12866 Meeting on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Reforms

With 20 years of Federal legal experience, Sam Le counsels small businesses through government contracting matters, including bid protests, contract compliance, small business certifications, and procurement disputes. Sam obtained his law degree from the University of Virginia and formerly served as SBA’s director of procurement policy. His website is www.samlelaw.com.

This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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