How to Submit a Government Bid That Gets Results
USFCR
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The USFCR blog provides articles, news, videos, and training on government contracting, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and SAM registrations.
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GovCon FAQs: Do I need an SBA MPA for a JV?
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
We at SmallGovCon are excited to announce this first in a new line of blogs we call GovCon FAQs. Our firm handles a wide variety of federal procurement and contract matters, from bid protests, size protests, joint ventures, socio-economic certifications, to everything in between.
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Event! MyGovWatch Live: The B2G Roundtable, June 19, 2024, 12:00pm CDT
SmallGovCon
JUNE 6, 2024
If you’re interested in winning more B2G business through the bid process, but you don’t have all the answers, join this LIVE forum and talk about this market with people who have helped hundreds of companies win BILLIONS of dollars in government contracts. Registration link here. The post Event!
2023 Bid Protest Report, Success Rate Up, Total Protests Up a Little Bit
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Rather, it’s time for GAO’s annual bid protest report. This report is GAO’s summary of bid protests for the previous fiscal year. It also summarizes the general statistics for bid protest decisions. And unlike last year, all agencies followed GAO’s recommendations in connection with bid protests.
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2024 GAO Bid Protest Report: Numbers Down, Effectiveness Still Even Odds
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
As we look forward to fall traditions like turkey and mashed potatoes, pumpkin spice, and leaf peeping, don’t sleep on another fall tradition, the GAO bid protest report. This report is GAO’s summary of bid protests for the previous fiscal year. It also summarizes the general statistics for bid protest decisions.
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Webinar Recap: Uncovering Quality Opportunities in GovSpend Bids
GovSpend
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In our most recent webinar, host Paige Mockler discussed how to navigate the GovSpend platform to uncover the best government bid and RFP opportunities. The Challenges of Finding the Right Bids Many businesses face common pain points when using bid platforms. GovSpend does more than notify users about open bids and RFPs.
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SmallGovCon Week in Review: Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2024
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
This week in federal government contracting news had some important updates, including a new GSA schedule catalog platform, a report on savings in software purchases, and a revamped SBA training program from small businesses. 2, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.
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Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success
Public Contracting Institute
MAY 20, 2024
Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging.
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GAO Reminder: Joint Ventures Must Register on SAM
SmallGovCon
JULY 31, 2024
SAM.gov is like the home base of federal government contracting. Everything in federal government contracting seems to either start there, or require using SAM in some fashion. As a consequence, contractors are expected to register on SAM to work in federal contracting. In Prak Industries, LLC , B-422517 (Comp.
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Key Topics to Watch as Congress Works to Fund Next Year’s DoD Budget
Inside Government Contracts
AUGUST 23, 2023
Subscribe to our blog here so that you do not miss these updates. For more in-depth discussion on this topic, see our post “ Should Bid Protest Losers Pay? Subscribe to our blog here so that you do not miss these updates.
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Why File: A GAO Pre-Award Protest
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
For our third entry in our “Why File” series, we will be covering one of the two big bid protest routes, a “pre-award” Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest. But contractors may be less familiar with pre-award bid protests at GAO. What is a “pre-award” protest?
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Creating a Comprehensive List of Government Contracts: Essential Tips and Resources
Public Contracting Institute
MAY 16, 2024
Creating a Comprehensive List of Government Contracts: Essential Tips and Resources Are you looking to expand your business by securing government contracts? The GovCon Express course offered by the Public Contracting Institute is an excellent starting point for those new to government contracting.
Clearing Things Up? A Quick Look at the Proposed Plain Language in Contracting Act
SmallGovCon
APRIL 30, 2024
While the bill itself is relatively short, it could make a substantial impact on government contracting for small business set asides. Does this mean that it applies to all solicitations (as small businesses can bid on any solicitation they are otherwise qualified for) or just small-business and other set-asides?
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SBA Proposed Rule: New Size and Status Recertification Standard
SmallGovCon
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This SBA proposed rule has created quite a buzz among federal contracting. As explained in our first blog on this proposed rule, the SBA is proposing a new regulation that will contain both size recertification and small business program status recertification standards.
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Registering for Government Contracts One County (or 500 Employers) at a Time
DemandStar
MARCH 1, 2022
What if instead of checking each government agency in your area individually for new work opportunities, there was a way to fill out one central profile and connect to all of the government procurement divisions in your area? It’s possible with a digital bid network! What are the benefits of a digital bid network?
GAO: Debriefings Only Delay Filing Deadlines For GAO Protest
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
On top of that, a debriefing can delay bid protest filing deadlines at GAO. However, recently, GAO clarified that the bid protest filing deadline delay for debriefings only applies to GAO protests. 16, 2023) , GAO examined how a pre-award debrief affects (or in this case doesn’t affect) agency-level bid protest deadlines.
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Engaging with Contracting Officers
Select GCR
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Engaging with government contracting officers is a crucial step for small businesses looking to explore upcoming opportunities in government contracting for 2024. To effectively communicate with a contracting officer and position your small business, consider the following 10 steps: 1. Don’t give up.
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5 Biggest Fails in Government Contracting
Select GCR
APRIL 21, 2023
Having a hard time procuring contracts? Everyone has the opportunity to be successful in Government contracting. Government spending on a yearly basis is in the Billions and getting a piece of that spending is not an easy task. We have developed a winning strategy for procuring contracts.
SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 19-23, 2024
SmallGovCon
AUGUST 23, 2024
This week in federal government contracting, the recent headlines highlight a wide array of developments within federal operations, emphasizing both accountability and innovation. Here, in Lawrence, Kansas, the kids have started school and the college students are busy moving in and preparing to start classes.
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Webinar! Mentor Protégé and Legal Aspects To Be Mindful Of on June 5, 2024
SmallGovCon
MAY 23, 2024
Please join Federal government contracts attorneys John Holtz and Stephanie Ellis for this informative webinar, hosted by the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship , on June 5 at 10:00 am CDT. Register here. The post Webinar!
Agency Could Not Accept Price Above Awardee’s FSS Price, GAO Says
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In federal government contracting, however, a contractor may not have the same leeway to raise its prices. then filed a bid protest with the GAO, challenging various aspects of CMS’s evaluation. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Two of the five vendors submitted quotations.
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Bid Protest Hub – November 2023
Government Contracts & Investigations
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As contracting activities are busy awarding new contracts, it is important to follow the trends related to successful and effective protests as you consider filing your own bid protest, or as you defend your award as an intervenor. Below we dive into recent bid protest decisions and identify what won, what did not win, and why.
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SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 27-31, 2024
SmallGovCon
MAY 31, 2024
Senator John Kennedy Introduces Bill to Support Disabled Veterans’ Small Businesses Aldi Executive and Southern Illinois Contractor Plead Guilty to Rigging Construction Project Bids Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Espionage The post SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 27-31, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts (..)
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June 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month
Government Contracts Legal Forum
JULY 18, 2024
Owen, Consultant, for her contribution to this blog post. The post June 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. It remains to be seen whether this change will impact the ultimate procurement outcome. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article
SBA Certify Portal Applications to be Paused
SmallGovCon
JULY 12, 2024
.” Importantly, SBA states that Contractors facing a proposal deadline that could be impacted by certification status before August 1, or that could be impacted by this application pause should contact: “certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.” Need legal assistance?
2024 NDAA will Update DFARS to Require Evaluation of Small Business Affiliate Past Performance
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We here at SmallGovCon discuss size and affiliation quite often (keep in mind that “affiliation” for federal contracting is different than “affiliation” in private industry). As of the time of this blog post, the subject DFARS provision has not been updated. Questions about this post? Need legal assistance?
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February 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month
Government Contracts Legal Forum
MARCH 12, 2024
Owen, Consultant, for her contribution to this blog post. The post February 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article
Dialing Down: SAM Registration Not Constantly Required
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
As we’ve written about on the blog, protests have been decided because the offeror was not registered in SAM for the entirety of the proposal review process period. 2) Time of contract award. Need legal assistance with a government contracting matter? Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?
Webinar Recap: Top 5 Ways to Boost Sales with GovSpend
GovSpend
JUNE 18, 2024
Below, we recap her primary takeaways, giving readers a comprehensive guide to winning more government contracts with GovSpend. Build Relationships Ahead of Bids and RFPs: Identify agencies most likely to buy and begin building a relationship before the planning/drafting stages of the RFP.
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What is a Carbon Reduction Plan, and do I need one?
Tenders Direct
JULY 7, 2021
Suppliers bidding for major government contracts may have to demonstrate their commitment to achieving ‘Net Zero’ by including a Carbon Reduction Plan within their bids. appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. The post What is a Carbon Reduction Plan, and do I need one?
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Beyond Tax Returns: Federal District Court Says Contractors Must Include Information Outside Tax Returns in Calculating Size
SmallGovCon
APRIL 19, 2024
Bid Solve, Inc. At first, the matter was simple enough: CWS Marketing Group’s (CWS) size was protested, it submitted its tax returns, and SBA sided with CWS over the protester, Bid Solve, Inc. Bid Solve) after reviewing those returns. (Bid Bid Solve) after reviewing those returns. Let’s take a deeper dive. 3d 53 (D.D.C.
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How to Avoid Truth in Negotiations Act TINA Pricing Criminal Liability
Watson & Associates
AUGUST 10, 2023
Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), also known as Public Law 87-653, is a U.S. 254b that requires government contractors to submit cost or pricing data in their bids and to certify. Theodore P. federal law, 10 U.S.C. 2306a, 41 U.S.C.
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January 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month
Government Contracts Legal Forum
JANUARY 30, 2024
Companies considering offering “equal” products should ensure that their product complies with the salient characteristics identified in the solicitation and, if the government later imposes additional unstated criteria, consider protesting to protect their rights. Owen, Consultant, for her contribution to this blog post.
GAO Says: SBA’s Rules for Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Experience Evaluations May Limit Solicitation Terms
SmallGovCon
MARCH 14, 2024
.” The joint venture as a whole must “demonstrate the past performance, experience, business systems and certifications necessary to perform the contract.” This is quite the well known procurement around federal contracting. So, unsurprisingly, there is some bid protest history with this procurement.
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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification
Select GCR
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This move comes as a breath of fresh air for entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive edge in the federal contracting arena. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of the SBA’s decision and delve into the advantages of obtaining the coveted 8(a) certification.
GAO: Small Task Order Protesters Can Protest Scope of Task Order
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The protester contends that the instant requirement is part of USSOCOM’s POTFF program, and as such, the services are beyond the scope of the MQS contract vehicle.” ” As we’ve noted on the blog before , there are very specific requirements dealing with protests of task order proposals. ” 10 U.S.C.
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Why File: A Rule of Two Protest
SmallGovCon
APRIL 15, 2024
In some capacity, the market research must examine the capabilities of the potential offerors to determine not only whether two or more small businesses will submit offers, but whether they are capable of performing the contract requirements. You can read more about that in this previous SmallGovCon blog post. See SWR, Inc. ).
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A Better Leg to Stand On: Federal Circuit Court Eases Way for Protesters to Show Prejudice at COFC
SmallGovCon
MAY 29, 2024
The bid process consisted of two steps before a competitive range of potential awardees was chosen. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? United States, Aptive Res., 4th 1156, 1159 (Fed. 2024) , REV, LLC (REV) was a bidder on the VA’s Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology-Next Generation (T4NG) program.
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Adverse Inference, the Wrong Way to Lose a Size Protest
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
If a federal contractor bids on a small business set-aside, it opens up that company to a potential size protest. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post Adverse Inference, the Wrong Way to Lose a Size Protest first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.
October Bid Protest Sustain of the Month
Government Contracts Legal Forum
NOVEMBER 21, 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.
Year in Review: Top SmallGovCon Posts of 2023
SmallGovCon
JANUARY 11, 2024
This post revisits those blog posts from 2023 that were the most popular. Below, we summarize the blogs written in 2023 that were the most popular as well as the perennial favorites from years past that were the most viewed in 2023. Here are the top 10 blog posts that were posted in 2023. 5 Back to Basics: Debriefings.
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GAO: Brand Name or Equal RFQ Must Explicitly State All Salient Characteristics
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post GAO: Brand Name or Equal RFQ Must Explicitly State All Salient Characteristics first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Email us Need legal assistance, call 785-200-8919.
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SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 20-24, 2024
SmallGovCon
MAY 24, 2024
This week in federal government contracting news… Defense Industrial Base Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Defense Applications; Notice of Availability Coast Guard still struggling with major acquisition programs U.S.
Common Misconceptions: SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program (Part I)
SmallGovCon
JULY 19, 2024
In case you don’t–or you just need a refresher–check out these Back to Basics blogs covering an overview of affiliation and the different types of affiliation (for a deeper dive, you can always get ahold of our Handbook covering both size and affiliation). Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?
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