American Small Business League
Trade associationOppose
Small and disadvantaged business participation
FAR-2026-0005-0001
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Last activity Jul 23, 2026
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Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
-20%
-20% excluding campaigns
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Stance breakdown
-20%
Net support
Support30Oppose47Other6
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is -20% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Business
51
Individual
10
Advocacy
3
Trade association
15
Other
4
Comments over time
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Jun 22Jun 29Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20
Support30Oppose47Other6
Support × commenter type
How each type splits across stance.
Support
Oppose
Other
Business
14%
84%
2%
Trade association
73%
27%
0%
Individual
50%
0%
50%
Other
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
100%
0%
0%
Issues raised
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Small and disadvantaged business participation47
Regulatory drafting error11
Extension of comment period9
Procurement notice timelines9
Definition of award notice5
A-e procurement notice requirements4
Regulatory flexibility analysis4
Statutory exceptions to rfo3
Synopsis exception oconus2
Bpa call order exception1
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| Organization | Extension of comment period | Small and disadvantaged business participation | Regulatory flexibility analysis | Regulatory drafting error | Procurement notice timelines |
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American Small Business League Trade associationOppose Bruce de Torres, representing the American Small Business League, opposes the proposed rules because they marginalize Wo | · | · | · | · | |
Business Software Alliance Trade associationSupport The Business Software Alliance (BSA) supports the FAR Council's efforts to modernize federal acquisition regulations but | · | · | · | · | |
COGR AdvocacySupport COGR, a national authority representing over 230 research institutions, supports the FAR Council's efforts to modernize | · | · | · | ||
Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations Trade associationSupport The Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations (CODSIA) is requesting a 30-day extension of the public comment p | · | · | · | · | |
Gov Contract Pros LLC BusinessOppose GovContractPros, LLC is requesting that the FAR Council extend the public comment period for four proposed rules regardi | · | · | · | ||
MJ Avila Company, Inc. BusinessOppose Mary Jo Avila, owner of MJ Avila Company, Inc., opposes the proposed rules because they remove mandatory small-business | · | · | · | · | |
NANA Regional Corporation BusinessOppose NANA Regional Corporation, a small business, opposes the proposed FAR Part 5 streamlining, arguing that it removes impor | · | · | · | · | |
Professional Services Council Trade associationSupport The Professional Services Council (PSC), a trade association representing the government contracting industry, supports | · | · | · | · | |
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce Trade associationOppose The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce is requesting an extension of the public comment period for the proposed | · | · | · | ||
Trillium Teamologies, Inc. BusinessOppose Greg Stanalajczo, owner of Trillium Teamologies, Inc., opposes the proposed FAR changes, arguing they will "decimate" op | · | · | · | · | |
U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce BusinessSupport The U.S. | · | · | · |
Business Software Alliance
Trade associationSupport
Regulatory drafting error
COGR
AdvocacySupport
Extension of comment period
Regulatory drafting error
Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations
Trade associationSupport
Extension of comment period
Gov Contract Pros LLC
BusinessOppose
Extension of comment period
Regulatory flexibility analysis
MJ Avila Company, Inc.
BusinessOppose
Small and disadvantaged business participation
NANA Regional Corporation
BusinessOppose
Small and disadvantaged business participation
Professional Services Council
Trade associationSupport
Procurement notice timelines
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Trade associationOppose
Extension of comment period
Regulatory flexibility analysis
Trillium Teamologies, Inc.
BusinessOppose
Small and disadvantaged business participation
U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
BusinessSupport
Extension of comment period
Regulatory flexibility analysis
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- Jul 23, 2026The Bladen GroupOpposeBusiness
The commenter, representing a leadership advisory and program management firm, opposes the proposed rules because they would remove mandatory small business protections and reduce notice periods for federal opportunities. They argue that these changes would hinder their ability to find work, identify teaming partners, and grow their business beyond the small business threshold.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026ayData Management, LLCOpposeBusiness
Peter Brunnengraeber, owner of ayData Management, LLC, opposes the proposed rules because they would remove mandatory small-business protections. He argues that the 15-day head start for smaller purchases is necessary for his firm to prepare proper bids.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026The Pouncey Group, LLCOpposeBusiness
LaTonia Pouncey, owner of The Pouncey Group, LLC, opposes the proposed rules because they would remove protections that allow small businesses to compete for federal contracts. She argues that the changes would negatively impact her firm's ability to find opportunities, access contract vehicles, and identify subcontracting work.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Premier Resources Express, LLCOpposeBusiness
Stacy Holland, owner of Premier Resources Express, LLC, opposes the proposed FAR changes because they remove mandatory small-business protections and notification timeframes. She argues that these changes will favor large businesses, hide contract opportunities, and hinder the ability of small, women-owned, and micro-businesses to compete for federal contracts.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026G & C Adventures LLCOpposeBusiness
G & C Adventures LLC, a small business, opposes reducing the presolicitation notice period for acquisitions between $25,000 and $45,000. They argue that shorter notice periods disproportionately favor large incumbents and make it difficult for small businesses to prepare competitive bids.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Professional Services CouncilSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The Professional Services Council (PSC), a trade association representing the government contracting industry, supports the proposed FAR overhaul to modernize and streamline federal procurement. They advocate for specific refinements to ensure the final rule maintains clear notice of opportunities, coordinates with related rules, and minimizes administrative burdens for contractors.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026The LDM Group LLCOpposeBusiness
Lisa Morrow, CEO of The LDM Group LLC, opposes proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that would reduce mandatory public notice, transparency, and small-business protections. She argues that these protections are essential for small businesses to identify opportunities, compete fairly against large contractors, and grow.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Alpha InJenuity, LLCOpposeBusiness
Jennifer Sammons, owner of Alpha InJenuity, LLC, opposes the proposed changes because they would reduce transparency, hinder small business growth, and disadvantage woman-owned small businesses. She argues that removing small-business considerations and guaranteed head starts for smaller purchases would favor large businesses and make it harder for small firms to compete.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeBusiness
The commenter, a small business owner in facilities maintenance and construction, opposes the proposed rules because they would negatively impact small business competition, limit growth opportunities, and reduce visibility for women-owned small business certifications. They argue that the changes would make it harder for small firms to compete with larger corporations and find teaming partners.
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