Why It Matters
The ongoing overhaul of federal procurement rules isn't just a bureaucratic shuffle; it has profound and far-reaching consequences. Understand why these changes threaten our economy, fair competition, innovation, and even national security.
1. ECONOMIC LIFELINE: Local Jobs & Communities at Risk
Federal contracts fuel local economies. When small businesses are sidelined, it's not just about contract dollars; it's about jobs lost, reduced local investment, and taxpayer money diverted from our communities to a few large corporations. Billions are at stake in your district right now.
2. FAIR COMPETITION DENIED: How Small Businesses Are Being Shut Out
The law mandates a 'fair proportion' of federal contracts for small businesses, fostering competition that keeps costs down and quality high. Current FAR changes and the dismantling of the 'Rule of Two' triggers are systematically excluding small firms, violating this long-standing commitment to a competitive marketplace.
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3. INNOVATION & RESILIENCE LOST: Weakening America's Industrial Base
Small businesses are engines of innovation, generating more patents and driving new technologies. A diverse small business supplier base is also critical for supply chain resilience, preventing overreliance on a few large entities. Current policies threaten both, stifling ingenuity and making our supply chains more vulnerable.
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4. NATIONAL SECURITY AT RISK: Undermining Our Defense Industrial Base
Small businesses are mission-critical to national security, forming over 70% of the Defense Industrial Base and providing specialized manufacturing, cybersecurity, and emerging tech. The current decline in small business contractors weakens our DIB, reduces surge capacity in crises, and increases reliance on fewer, potentially vulnerable, large suppliers.
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