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## [Stay Eligible: 13 CFR § 125.12 Explained](https://community.iquasar.com/t/stay-eligible-13-cfr-125-12-explained/332)

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**Author:** [@Mehak](https://community.iquasar.com/u/Mehak)\
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**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.iquasar.com/t/stay-eligible-13-cfr-125-12-explained/332 "2026-01-22T15:26:29Z")

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If you are in federal contracting, 13 CFR § 125.12 isn’t just legal fine print it’s the rule that can make or break your eligibility for small-business awards. This section of SBA’s regulations explains when and how s…

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## [SBA Waives Loan Fees for Small Manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026](https://community.iquasar.com/t/sba-waives-loan-fees-for-small-manufacturers-in-fiscal-year-2026/286)

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**Author:** [@Mehak](https://community.iquasar.com/u/Mehak)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.iquasar.com/t/sba-waives-loan-fees-for-small-manufacturers-in-fiscal-year-2026/286 "2025-09-30T15:28:52Z")

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The SBA just announced that it will waive upfront loan fees for small manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026. On the surface, that sounds like a good deal: cheaper access to capital for a sector that always claims to be ca…