M3 Government Services

05/30/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone. This is one of the best Gov/Con events of the year.

01/29/2026

Important Information on the Imminent partial government shutdown.
From our friends at Piliero Mazza.

Last fall, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—at 43 days—had lasting and widespread negative impacts across the country. The shutdown ended when Congress eventually agreed on an appropriations bill, but that bill funded the government only through January 30, 2026, with full-year ap...

01/22/2026

SBA Issues Suspension Notices to 8(a) Firms Following Data Call

On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a program-wide data call (Data Call) to all 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) Program) participants seeking three years of financial and contractual records. The Data Call was designed to identify fraud, waste, and abuse in the 8(a) Program. Further to that stated goal, following the response deadline of January 19, 2026, SBA swiftly moved to take adverse action against 8(a) firms it deems non-compliant with the Data Call obligations. 8(a) firms that received a Notice of Suspension or believe they may be affected should act quickly to address compliance issues and, if necessary, submit informal or formal appeals to protect their program participation.

On January 21, 2026, SBA issued Notices of Suspension to some 8(a) firms based on the companies’ alleged “failure to submit all required documentation in response” to the Data Call. Although SBA did not release further details about the suspensions, it appears the suspension notices were issued to firms that either failed to submit their Data Call responses on or before the January 19, 2026, deadline or submitted incomplete responses. At least some firms that submitted complete Data Call responses only one day late—on January 20, 2026, and before any suspension notices were issued—often due to errors in the government-operated MySBA Certifications portal, nonetheless received suspension notices, indicating that SBA is taking a strict approach to alleged non-compliance with the filing deadline.

Firms subject to 8(a) suspension are not permitted to receive new competitive or sole-source 8(a) awards. However, firms are required to complete existing 8(a) contracts, and federal agencies may exercise options on those contracts, even while a firm is suspended (unless otherwise prohibited by statute or regulation).

Suspended companies with a good reason for their alleged non-compliance with the January 19, 2026, submission deadline should consider sending an informal request to SBA to lift the suspension, explaining the reason for the delay, and demonstrating that the company continues to operate as a responsible contractor at no risk to the government.

If informal channels are unsuccessful, a suspended 8(a) company may—and should—appeal SBA’s decision within 45 days of the date of the Notice of Suspension to SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. This process can be time consuming, and appeals decisions can be delayed for months or even years.

If you or your organization needs assistance with informal and formal challenges to Notices of Suspension related to the Data Call. Please contact us and we and our partners, can help get you back on track.

01/09/2026

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT PilieroMazza PLLC law firm:
Client Alerts 12.22.25

By: Jacqueline K. Unger

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (2026 NDAA), which authorizes over $900 billion in funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other national security programs. The 2026 NDAA contains many acquisition reform provisions and other critical provisions impacting defense contractors. This client alert provides six key takeaways from these provisions.

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (2026 NDAA), which authorizes over $900 billion in funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other national security programs. The 2026 NDAA contains many acquisition ref...

12/16/2025

The fraud that could bring down the 8(a) program wasn't for millions. It was $22,000.

SBA is auditing every 8(a) firm, but it's not because of hundreds of millions in fraudulent contracts.

Participants in SBA’s 8(a) program now have less than three weeks to respond to SBA’s sweeping audit letter. The letter accuses the 8(a) program of being “a vehicle for institutionalized abuse at taxpayer expense.” As a result, the 4,300 participants must submit 13 categories of financial documents by January 5. One of the documents—a “sub-ledger schedule”—isn’t even a typical accounting report. Most of the Google hits for the term “sub-ledger schedule” point back to SBA’s letter.

11/26/2025

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day, M3 Government Services proudly honors the men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication.

We deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families—their service continues to inspire our mission of supporting those who serve the public good.

To all who have worn the uniform and those who continue to serve, we thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

11/04/2025

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10/02/2025

DOT Ends Race- and Sex-Based Presumptions of
Disadvantage in DBE and ACDBE Programs

On September 30, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a major change to the eligibility criteria for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) Programs. Through an interim final rule (IFR) taking effect on October 3, 2025, DOT is removing the use of the race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for establishing DBE and ACDBE eligibility. The IFR will have an immediate impact on all current DBE/ACDBE firms and future applicants as all firms will be required to demonstrate disadvantage on an individual basis. Current DBE/ACDBE firms will be reevaluated, and those that do not demonstrate social and economic disadvantage will be decertified. This client alert provides key changes in the IFR and important takeaways for DBE/ACDBE firms.

09/25/2025

M3 Government Services Urges Congressional Compromise to Prioritize Small Business and Avoid a Shutdown

During government shutdowns, small businesses face major disruptions and uncertainty. M3GS urges Congress to act to fund the government and protect small businesses from further economic risk.