What: On May 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a request for information (RFI) seeking comments on near-term initiatives intended to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components, subcomponents, materials, tooling, and specialized capabilities essential to economic resilience and national security.
Why: SBA is seeking input on how to quickly scale up existing small domestic business suppliers and solution providers to increase production capacity and reduce supply chain chokepoints, using clear, near-term milestones. It also requests feedback on how the actions described in the RFI could improve supplier coordination and participation across industries and supply chains, especially where this would enable small businesses to rapidly grow domestic production. SBA is especially interested in cases where qualified small businesses have a strong track record but cannot meet a near-term milestone due to lack of capital. The agency will use the information received to develop innovative programs and potential prize competitions that can swiftly boost production capacity, supplier engagement, and overall supply chain resilience.
Action: Read the RFI and submit comments before the May 18, 2026, deadline.
RFI:
Scaling Critical Suppliers in Domestic Supply Chains
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John Vatian
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