Best and Final Offer

For negotiated procurements, a contractor's final offer following the conclusion of discussions.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...

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