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.
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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