Weekly GovCon Developments in Review: February 11–18, 2025

This week’s updates bring significant shifts for government contractors and small businesses. NASA released Amendment 13 for the SEWP VI Final RFP, refining key procurement details. The third draft of the MAPS RFP was published, with feedback due by February 14, 2025. The SBA issued a correction to recent HUBZone program updates, ensuring clarity in small business eligibility. Meanwhile, Congress introduced a bill aimed at strengthening ethical standards and accountability in federal contracting, a move that could reshape compliance requirements. Contractors are also grappling with financial and operational disruptions following a USAID funding freeze, creating uncertainty across multiple programs. Additionally, the federal small disadvantaged business (SDB) contracting goal was slashed from 15% to 5%, sparking concerns about future opportunities for small businesses.

• Amendment 13: SEWP VI Final RFP Updates Released?
• MAPS RFP Draft 3 Released – Feedback Due by February 14, 2025?
• SBA Issues Correction to HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications
• Contractors Face Financial and Operational Turmoil Amid USAID Funding Freeze?
• OHA has now issued a decision that appears to allow a veteran to show control of an SDVOSB, even if they have second job.?
• The federal small disadvantaged business (SDB) goal just dropped from 15% to 5%—what does that mean for small businesses??

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