Procurement Regulations
The California DBE Reapplication Window Is Open
What Previously Certified DBE Firms Need to Know (March 2026 Update) To recap, the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, that changed how Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) eligibility is evaluated nationwide. The most significant change: Race‑ and sex‑based presumptions of disadvantage have…
Read MoreWhy Teaming Will Matter More Than Certifications in FY 2026
What the Federal Market Is Signaling to Small Businesses FY 2026 is forcing small businesses to rethink how they pursue work—because role selection now matters as much as eligibility. Small business success in contracting is being shaped less by eligibility and more by positioning. Agencies are awarding fewer contracts, consolidating work into larger vehicles, and…
Read MoreBreaking Down the DOT’s New DBE FAQ (October 2025 Update)
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released its official FAQ on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) Interim Final Rule. This guidance gives long-awaited answers — and softens some of the tough or unclear parts of the rule that took effect on October 3, 2025. Quick Recap of the IFR The new rule…
Read MoreMajor Changes Made to DBE and ACDBE Programs
DBE/ACDBE Interim Final Rule
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