Full and Open Competition

With respect to a contract action, "full and open" competition means that all responsible sources are permitted to compete.

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.
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...

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