SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vast majority of active, individual 8(a) participants had to submit social disadvantage narratives (some, in just a few days). Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The whole application process was paused and un-paused. Awards were postponed. Need legal assistance? Call us at 785-200-8919.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many federal contractors know of and participate in the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. Currently, the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program has a deadline for hopeful participants to apply for inclusion. Also, the DoD will remove the deadline to apply to participate in the program. So, there is still a period for comments.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Further, a 2022 report published by the OIG found that more than one-third of firms assessed did not have an approved business plan, a requirement to be awarded an 8(a) set-aside contract. To track progress, SBA has made it mandatory that the aforementioned workbook is used for all annual reviews of 8(a) Program participants.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Each one of the potential contract awards comprised $50 billion ceiling, and [National Institutes of Health (NIH)] attended to award over 200 contracts. He is one of the managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office. Tom Temin These were filed at the pre award stage, correct?

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These provisions add to the current flurry of the pending rulemakings, reports, and assessments to improve cybersecurity across the federal government, triggered by the Solar Winds, Microsoft, and Colonial Pipeline incidents. Next Generation Cyber Red Teams. cybersecurity cooperation with foreign allies and partners.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Many government agencies wrestle with their legacy systems and outdated processes every day, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and data flow. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Further, although this working group will be required to submit an initial report and annual reports to Congress, it is not clear how the reports’ findings will be addressed in practice, particularly without involvement of industry participants in the working group. The House bill also expands Section 215 of the James M.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post Webinar Event: Small Business Certifications hosted by the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, December 14, 2023, 4:00pm EST first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Please join Greg Weber and I for this informative webinar on small business certifications. Register here.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! The recipients of the 2023 EIP Awards demonstrated exemplary dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing the partnership between government and industry.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Small Business Administration has begun outreach to current participants in its 8(a) Business Development Program regarding the impact of the U.S. No new 8(a) contracts can be awarded to these entities until SBA affirmatively determines that the individual(s) upon whom eligibility is based has established personal social disadvantage.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

27] “He noted that in early 2023 this model suggested only a 12% chance of a recession[.]” [28] Other Negative Indicators On top of the foregoing, some negative indicators are sprouting. For consumers, “[c]redit card delinquencies surged more than 50% in 2023 as total consumer debt swelled to $17.5 billion from $11.2 billion.” [37]

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

The last extension in FY 22 extended the program through September 30th, 2025, and showcased the federal government’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial advancement. Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2% in FY 20 to $6.3B

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Select GCR

JUNE 12, 2023

He has put together a team of professional Federal Business Development Advisors focused on the world of Government contracting. They pride themselves on their clients’ success and guarantee their marketing strategy will land Government contracts!

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Consulting Government Government Government Contracts 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Friday, October 20, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Communications security is one of the foremost priorities in any battlespace. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Supply Chain Networking E-procurement Participation 136

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

According to the government, SATP collaborated with at least 28 UK schools to violate the Incentive Compensation Ban while the schools were participating in the federal student aid program. Under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, whistleblowers with knowledge of government contracting fraud may file lawsuits on behalf of the U.S.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To that end, OIG’s Office of Inspections, Intelligence Oversight, and Special Projects recently began an inspection focusing on the DOE’s compliance with requirements of DOE Order 486.1A , Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities. The OIG also intends to issue a separate Special Report on this subject in December 2023.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Case In 2023, the COFC heard an appeal of the SBA’s determination that LS3, LLC, (LS3), a mentor-protégé joint venture comprised of LUKAYVA—the protégé and SDVOSB—and its mentor, Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH), 23-1392, 2023 WL 8638647 (Fed. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

8(a) Participants have an annual review process, so they are reviewed even more frequently. The SBA certified McLellan for a 3-year period in July 2023. This final attempt at communication included a warning that participants are required to respond to any program examination initiated by the SBA to remain a certified VOSB or SDVOSB.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B‑421740, B-421740.2, View the full article

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Back in 2023, we wrote about Congress’s late-2022 mandate to update and clarify various rules surrounding organizational conflicts of interest (or OCIs). 44, 58 (2023). Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? United States , 165 Fed. Biased ground rules. Need legal assistance? call at 785-200-8919.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The 2024 NDAA was signed into law in late December 2023. What is unclear from all this is how such a change will be interpreted for entity-owned 8(a) Program participants, such as those owned by Alaska Native Corporations or Native-American entities. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Yet despite its proven success and clear continued need, the 8(a) program is now under attack.  In July 2023, the U.S. And it would be a loss for the government and private sector. Hispanic Americans start more companies per capita than their non-Hispanic counterparts.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is a proposed rule and comments close December 4, 2023. This is a proposed rule and comments close December 4, 2023. This rule goes into effect on November 06, 2023. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call at 785-200-8919.

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FedInsider

JULY 23, 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2023, 725 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, according to HIPAA Journal. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

IT 84

IT Engineering Participation Media 84

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Size Appeal Fast forward to July 2023, when Forward Slope filed the appeal at issue here. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post Shopping for a New Small Business: How Acquisitions Affect Size Status for Multiple-Award Contracts first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Many government agencies wrestle with their legacy systems and outdated processes every day, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and data flow. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million for construction contracts). However, an investigation by GAO indicates that large business contractors aren’t meeting their small business subcontracting goals as often as the government would hope. The Gist On November 9, 2023, GAO issued its report regarding large business compliance with small business subcontracting plans.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

VSBC-334, 2023 (Feb. And DLA announced the award to BTNG on December 6, 2023. McKenna Brytan filed a timely SDVOSB status protest of the awardee with DLA’s Contracting Officer for the RFQ. In Mckenna Brytan Indus. LLC , SBA No. 8, 2024) , the U.S. 128.401(a). ” 13 C.F.R. 128.401(a).

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Sustainability E-procurement Price Government Contracts 85

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Advances in telecommunications capabilities are a major driver in Department of Defense programs. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Available on Demand | October 5, 2023 | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Digital transformation has been a central premise of government at all levels tackling the job of ending reliance on legacy technology, upgrading systems and expanding services. Additional Information Prerequisites & Advance Preparation: None required.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. Fewer than 300 MSMEs participate in a procurement market worth almost US$3 billion annually.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As of July 26, 2023, BIS also requires companies to report the specific party who made the prohibited antiboycott request. BIS intends the enhancement to further strengthen antiboycott enforcement efforts, hold responsible parties accountable, and diminish participation by U.S. companies in boycott-related activities.

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Select GCR

MARCH 23, 2023

United States Government Funds Veteran Business Programs The federal government sets aside lower competition contract opportunities to encourage small business ownership among veterans. In 2023, there are over 18 million veterans in the United States with over 19% of these veterans classified as service-disabled veterans.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Machine learning and artificial intelligence already are playing a significant role in reworking call centers, in government agencies and private industry alike. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Select GCR

APRIL 16, 2024

Financial opportunities for veteran-owned businesses are ample, ranging from micro-grants to larger funding competitions and SBA loans, with particular support for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in obtaining government contracts. But the learning doesn’t stop there. But the learning doesn’t stop there.

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