in subordination to a long-standing...

in subordination to a long-standing federal program, small firms are entitled to special consideration in the award of federal contracts. The question has always been, in what way small is small?

After extensive reflection and receipt of comments from A/E firms, the U Small Business Administration has locate a new limit of $4 million in average annual receipts, an increase from the $25 million limit it adopted in 1986

Is $4 million a realistic limit?

The decision drew mixed reaction from design firms. Several said the strange standard is too high to be helpful to sooth to say small firms. For example,