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.
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...

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