Comment on FR Doc # 2026-11765

Summary: Richard J. Hernandez, a federal contracts consultant, supports the SBA's move toward an objective, evidence-based standard for determining social disadvantage in the 8(a) program. However, he argues that the rule should adopt a "Best Available Evidence" and "Totality of the Evidence" standard to ensure that applicants who face subtle or undocumented discrimination are not unfairly excluded.