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.
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...

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