H.R. 789: Transparency for Canceled Small Business RFPs

Are you a small business government contractor tired of your RFPs vanishing into thin air after weeks of painstaking bid preparation? The frustration and wasted expense of silently canceled solicitations are about to become a thing of the past!

In this episode, we break down H.R. 789—the Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act. This groundbreaking bill, which recently passed the House, is poised to revolutionize how agencies handle canceled small business set-aside solicitations.

Here's what you'll learn:

• What H.R. 789 mandates: Agencies will be required to disclose the reasons for cancellation (like funding cuts or scope changes), whether they plan to reissue the solicitation, and how the work will be handled instead (e.g., rolled into a larger contract or moved to a different vehicle like IDIQ or BPA). These disclosures must be made promptly and in writing, likely on SAM.gov.
• The strategic advantage for small contractors: Say goodbye to guessing games! You'll get clear reasons, allowing you to stop pouring time and money into dead opportunities. This transparency means fewer sunk costs and better pipeline management, giving you more control and predictability in your pursuit strategy.
• How to leverage the changes: We'll discuss how H.R. 789 can be a catalyst for building a smarter business development engine. You'll learn how to pivot quickly, focus your team, and even open new doors through your agency’s OSDBU network if a solicitation isn't reissued. This applies whether you offer 8(a) contract services, SBA 8(a) certification assistance, or hold a women-owned or disabled veteran small business certification.
• The bill's current status: Find out that H.R. 789 passed the House on 06/03/2025 with strong bipartisan support and is now in the Senate Small Business Committee.

Tune in to understand how this bill can transform cancellation notices into launchpads, not setbacks, for your small business in federal contracting.