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HR 2804119th CongressIntroduced
Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Codifies the 'Rule of Two' in the Small Business Act, requiring federal contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold to be reserved for small businesses when at least two responsible small business offers are expected at fair market prices.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 15(j) of the Small Business Act to add Rule of Two provision
- 2Applies to contracts, task orders, and delivery orders above simplified acquisition threshold
- 3Requires contracting officers to reasonably expect offers from two or more responsible small businesses
- 4Requires expectation of award at fair market price
- 5Aims to increase small business contracting opportunities
- 6Provides clear statutory authority for existing Rule of Two practice
Impact Areas
Small business federal contractorsFederal procurement processContracting officers and agenciesSmall business advocacy community
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