When is a Letter of No Objection required?

A Letter of No Objection is required if the applicant, or a household member, is a federal employee at the GS-13 or equivalent (or higher), including members of Congress, appointed officials, or employees of the legislative or judicial branches of government.

Additionally, the SBA Standards of Conduct Committee must provide approval for employees of the legislative or judicial branches.

For more information, read 13 CFR 105.301 outlines the restrictions on eligibility for benefits and services provided by the SBA.