The Small Business Administration's Women's Procurement Program Rule could provide easier access to $500 billion worth of feral contracting opportunities.
By Julia L. Rogers
10/26, AOL Small Business Online
After being stalled for nearly 11 years, the Small Business Administration's Women's Procurement Program Rule was put into effect earlier this month - potentially providing easier access to $500 billion worth of federal contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses.
The new rule dictates that women-owned businesses must account for 5 percent of government contracts, up from the current 3.4 percent. Eligible businesses must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens, to enjoy deals up to $3 million in many industries and up to $5 million in the manufacturing sector.
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