SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) is hosting its annual “Diversity in Government Contracting” ICBSSHOW in Oklahoma City this month. And our very own Gregory Weber will be attending and presenting on federal contracting legal updates. Legal updates is always a great presentation.

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Florida Government Contracts

JULY 26, 2016

Doing business with the government requires understanding the intricacies and practicalities of the federal, state, or local marketplace. Written by experienced lawyers who serve clients in every phase of the procurement process, the Florida Government Contracts Blog aims to inform and educate defense companies.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This week has been busy in the federal government contracting world with multiple developments highlighting key areas of government procurement, spending transparency, and small business support. Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you have a good week. Have a great weekend and be careful out there today on Friday the 13th!

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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!

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 14, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news there is buzz about AI procurement, supply chain risks, and timing changes on the 8(a) and WOSBS programs from SBA. We are grateful for air conditioning here at SmallGovCon. We hope you have been staying cool and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 5, 2024

We’ve included some fascinating articles on what’s happening in the federal government contracting world we think you will enjoy. These included how contractors may be impacted in an election year, as well as a bill to reduce red tape in procurement. And you guessed it, it’s time for your week in review.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The conference gives agencies and primes the opportunity to promote supplier diversity programs and learn how the APEX Accelerators can partner and assist in meeting contracting goals. The Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) is the professional organization of and for the DoD APEX Accelerators nationwide.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 17, 2024

This week in federal government contracting included updates on veteran-owned and WOSB contracting, as well as concerns about the ranks of DoD contracting officers getting thin. We hope you are looking forward to a lot of fun summer activities, as well. Enjoy the weekend!

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 11, 2024

1, 2024), OHA examined whether the contracting officer clearly erred in assigning NAICS code 561210, Facility Support Services, to a procurement. Dellew Corporation (Dellew) appealed this NAICS code assignment, arguing that NAICS code 561210 did not describe the principal purpose of the procurement. NAICS-6314 (Nov.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Important stories included updates from a recent OIG SBA report, a bill to modernize federal cloud procurement, and the Army seeks to cut contract award times to six months. Have a great weekend.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Here’s what veterans will get for a cost-of-living increase next year Pentagon releases final CMMC rule, paving way for implementation Pentagon Unveils CMMC Program Final Rule New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts Couple Defrauds Government Out of Thousands of Dollars, Including Multiple Trips to Disney (..)

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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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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Well, if a small business prime contractor is found to have an ostensible subcontractor, the prime and subcontractor are found to be affiliated, and their sizes will be combined for the contract at issue. This affiliation could lead to the small business exceeding its size for the procurement/contract. As Winergy, LLC, SBA No.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The conference gives agencies and primes the opportunity to promote supplier diversity programs and learn how the APEX Accelerators can partner and assist in meeting contracting goals. The Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) is the professional organization of and for the DoD APEX Accelerators nationwide.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 19, 2024

In contracting news this week legislators in Washington have been working on bills in an attempt to make it easier for small businesses to work with the government and there is continued movement on cybersecurity for federal contractors. You can read more about that in the articles below as well as other contracting news.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting storis about IT and cyber security, the feds avoiding fraud payments, and a potential boost for WOSB contracts. Now it is time to transition into fall and football season which we are very excited about here at SmallGovCon! We hope you have a great weekend.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2025

A recent bid protest decision examines the effect of a novation on a pending procurement. 2024), the Air Force sought cyber protection and engineering support under the GSA VETS II contract. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? In DecisionPoint Corporation- f/k/a Emesec Inc. ,

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 26, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting stories, including a push to streamline contracting and GSA not following procurement rules. We are looking forward to seeing the sun again and warmer days. Hope you are doing well and looking forward to a nice weekend.

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LoupedIn

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A look at Procurement Policy Note 08/21 Background Applicability Mechanism Criteria From 1 April 2022, in all relevant procurements: The bottom line The post UK public procurement: Poor payers may find it harder to win government contracts appeared first on LoupedIn.

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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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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 19, 2024

This week in federal government contracting saw some important stories, including the one-year anniversary of the SBA takeover of the SDVOSB program and the new defense industrial strategy. We are looking for relief next week as the forecast is set for warmer temperatures after this deep freeze.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, success is achieved not just by the quality of your products or services but also by the strength of the relationships you cultivate. Building and nurturing key relationships is essential for navigating the complexities of the government procurement landscape.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 9, 2024

Senate Approps target OTA transparency, MTA delays Former Contracting Officer for Department of Defense Sentenced for Conspiracy to Defraud the Government Federal contractor will pay $400K, make 30 job offers to resolve DOL hiring bias claim GSA releases updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions The wave of new procurement (..)

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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.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 22, 2024

Government Contract Consulting: When and How to Leverage Expert Support Government contracting can be a lucrative but complex field to navigate. Knowing when and how to engage expert consultants can give your business a major advantage in winning contracts and delivering successful projects. Here are some tips: 1.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 12, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw some White House initiatives for better contracting, as well as updates on cybersecurity and AI in the federal space. Welcome to a Very Busy New Year in Federal Contracting! I’ll be watching from my climate-controlled living room.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, governments at various levels recognized the pivotal role played by small enterprises, allocating substantial funds to support their development. In this blog, we delve into the agencies and departments of the government that invested in small businesses throughout the year, exploring the impact it had on government contracting.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 10, 2024

As avid readers of our blog know, some things that can be quite confusing in small business federal contracting are the limitations on subcontracting, and its counterpart, the nonmanufacturer rule. Luckily, we have a great blog on the nonmanufacturer rule here , and one on limitations on subcontracting here to help break it down).

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are some happenings from the federal government contracting world this week. Interesting updates include an update on OASIS+ timing and enhancing whistleblower protections for DoD contracts. Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? How’s your bracket doing? Enjoy your weekend!

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

Well, consider the number of federal statutes that govern federal procurements, contracts, and interactions with the federal government: The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) , the Small Business Act , and the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 , for starters.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 16, 2024

My topic is: Private Conflicts: How the New Private Sector OCI Rules Could Impact Federal Procurement Hope to see you there! Court of Federal Claims in Washington DC first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. You can read more about this event and the speakers giving presentations at this link.

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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). Well, this will soon be changing for Department of Defense procurements. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These types of protest, challenging an agency’s evaluation decisions, basically give a company 10 days from either contract award or debriefing in which to file a GAO protest. This is especially true for larger procurements where there are multiple parties involved. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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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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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 29, 2024

A procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. This rule proposes to provide such guidance.” The rule proposes to remove the language in 125.8(e)

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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.

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