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On Friday (10/25/24), the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that would expand the application of the "rule of two" (for small business) to orders under multiple award contracts. The proposed rule is welcome news for small businesses, particularly as the rule of two has been subject to competing interpretations in protest tribunals. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before December 24, 2024.

Generally, the small business "rule of two" requires agencies to set aside contracts for small business where the agency expects at least two small ...