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The agency estimates a $32 million burden, gives "no assurance of confidentiality," and plans to publish findings in a press release

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In this episode of GovCon Intelligence, Sam sits down with Matt Schoonover, a leading attorney in government contracting, to unpack the SBA 8(a) data call.

The conversation focuses on the data call issued by the SBA in December, which requires 4,500 firms in the 8(a) program to submit extensive operational and financial records by January 19th—a federal holiday. Bypassing standard public notice procedures under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the agency cited urgent concerns over “waste, fraud, and abuse” and the potential for evidence destruction as justification for the emergency measure.

Together, Sam and Matt analyze the regulatory filings that reveal the SBA’s rationale, the estimated $32 million compliance cost to small businesses, and a surprising statement regarding the confidentiality of the data collected.

About the Guest

Matt Schoonover is the lead partner at Schoonover & Moriarty, a Kansas-based law firm specializing in federal government contracting for small businesses. He serves as a co-chair on the American Bar Association’s Small Business Committee.