Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Court of Federal Claims recently explained that if that happens, there is no procurement left to protest, even if there are related research and development projects or actions continuing within the Government. Under that procurement, an IDIQ sole-source contract was awarded to a contractor named Bowhead. The United States , 173 Fed.

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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 Contracts

MAY 2, 2024

The Eleventh Circuit has revived a tribal-owned defense contractor's suit against another tribal-owned competitor and a former employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets, finding the competitor agreed to federal court jurisdiction when it participated in the bidding process for work on a missile detection system.

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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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Tendersinfo

APRIL 27, 2021

Government contract offers a huge pool of opportunities for both small and large enterprises. Given its wide variety of reach and the lucrative business opportunities that come along with a government project the competition is certainly fierce and one needs to stand apart from the competition to come out successful.

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Select GCR

MARCH 19, 2024

The Significance of SBA VOSB Certification: SBA VOSB certification is a powerful designation that enhances your business’s eligibility for government contracts. With access to targeted government contracts, your VOSB certification becomes a key differentiator, attracting opportunities that align with your business capabilities.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We’ve been named ‘Most Trusted Government Contracting Consulting Firm’ by The Enterprise World We are thrilled to announce that Select GCR has been named the Most Trusted Government Contracting Consulting Firm by The Enterprise World! For many businesses, the journey to success can seem daunting.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 12, 2024

A Georgia concrete company and an executive accused of participating in a price-fixing and bid-rigging scheme have reached plea agreements with the federal government, according to notices filed Tuesday.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting.

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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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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Please note: due to an influx in applications and the additional review of a narrative for every 8(a) participant and applicant, there will be longer processing times for approval from the SBA. Mentorship and Training: The 8(a) program provides participants with invaluable mentorship from experienced business professionals.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

APRIL 24, 2016

During the bidding process, it is customary to require interested bidders to provide a bid security or bid securing declaration along with their bid. What is a bid security? A bid security may be a fixed monetary sum or a percentage of the bid price, usually less than 5%.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Research is a key component of this process.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

SBA in response states “the rules regarding recertification should be the same for size and status, across all SBA small business government contracting and business development programs.” ” So a contractor would not be able to bid on any set-aside after that event.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This goes back to bid protests dating around 2020. And so based on that interpretation of the Small Business Act and the implementing regulations of procurement vehicle, that’s a multiple-award contract would also be subject to the Rule of Two. So it’s a huge part of government contracting. Tom Temin: Right.

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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. Over the last number of years, the government has spent a lot of money, a lot of it attributed to COVID, some of it attributed to Ukraine spending and other defense priorities.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts. As a result, encouraging the participation of women-led SMEs in public procurement processes can help promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's request to unseal documents about her suspension for refusing to participate in an investigation into her fitness, saying they are of "questionable relevance" and will be released soon anyway. The Federal Circuit judges asked the D.C. Circuit on Thursday to reject U.S.

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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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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We most frequently see them used for contracts made to participants in the 8(a) Small Business Development Program, but the other programs (WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone) have the ability to make sole source awards as well. As you will see below, it is easier for contracting officers to give sole source awards to 8(a) Program participants.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. What this means for a government contractor is that the stay acts as a bar to some things that the Government might do in its procurement capacity (as a marketplace participant). 22, 2023), available at [link]. [21]

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By understanding the intricacies of prime contracting, businesses can better position themselves to take advantage of government contracting opportunities and expand their operations. Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It would sole source the first part to 8(a) participant Peregrine Advisors Benefit, Inc. Peregrine) and compete the second part, worth $43 million, for 8(a) participants to bid on. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? In Anika Systems, Inc., B-422187 (Feb.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 22, 2024

A recent case at the Federal Circuit discussed the statutory and regulatory requirements for bundling, in the context of a bid protest that the Navy had improperly bundled. BH Aircraft Co, Inc. BH aircraft filed a bid protest challenging the inclusion of F414 afterburner liner replacement services within a larger Navy contract.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Ernst said she believes her bill, the Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act , will let agencies push reviews of cost back to the task order level where it belongs. We just really want to make sure that through this effort, we’re supporting opportunities for small business owners to participate.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

As you have become accustomed to, both days will conclude with a networking reception that encourages all conference participants to continue conversations from the day, collaborate with other procurement professionals, and build valuable connections. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

Designed for contractors and businesses of all sizes, we spotlight the risks, opportunities, and considerations that govern successful government engagements without overwhelming you with jargon or theoretical scenarios. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 8, 2024

b)(2)(ii)(A) states: “The managing venturer is responsible for controlling the day-to-day management and administration of the contractual performance of the joint venture, but other partners to the joint venture may participate in all corporate governance activities and decisions of the joint venture as is commercially customary.

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Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 5, 2024

The agency selected InDyne’s proposal as offering best value to the government. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link]. 152,888,900.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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? Call us at 785-200-8919.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The underlying MAC stated that it would be competed on the following bases: unrestricted or set-aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), 8(a) participants, or HUBZone participants. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Select GCR

JUNE 20, 2023

They outline the following required research: Award Recipients/Participants, borrowers, beneficiaries, and communities. How can Select GCR help you Win this Contract? Our Government Procurement Advisors can help you successfully submit a bid for this contract. We’ve already made mistakes and learned from them.

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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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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An “offeror has access to non-public information (including proprietary information and non-public source selection sensitive information) that may provide the offeror with a competitive advantage in a competition for a different government contract.” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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