New procurement rules expand SME participation under Luis Abinader

Public Procurement Law 47-25 entered into force in January 2026, with stronger set-asides for MSMEs and mandatory use of the SECP. The figure is reported by Dirección General de Contrataciones Públicas (DGCP). Mandatory use of the SECP increases the role of digital records and standardized procedures in government purchasing. In the Luis Abinader period, the new law changes how public purchasing is structured, including stronger provisions for MSMEs and mandatory use of the electronic procurement system. Its impact will depend on implementation, oversight and whether competition becomes broader and more transparent.