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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification

Select GCR

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. This can be a game-changer for businesses seeking lucrative opportunities in the federal marketplace.

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Concerns over NASA’s SEWP VI small business strategy come to surface

Federal News Network

The apparent success of SEWP V makes the decision to use a revenue-based overall contract NAICS code even more concerning. This decision could restrict the ability for small businesses to access task orders and prevent them from fully participating in SEWP VI.”

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Mastering Market Research: A Comprehensive Guide to FAR Part 10 Compliance

Public Contracting Institute

In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.

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7 Steps to Finding the Right Sustainability Certification for your Business

The Softly Spark

By holding a sustainability certification, companies gain a competitive edge in securing government contracts and accessing a broader market. Participate in Retail Sustainability Programs Leading retailers have launched sustainability-focused programs that showcase products from certified sustainable businesses.

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How federal contracting looks to women-owned businesses

Federal News Network

A group of 15 trade organizations recently surveyed small, women and minority-owned businesses, in part to measure their participation and readiness to compete for federal contracts. Our top policy priorities center around creating more opportunities for women owned businesses to participate in federal contracting.

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Another possible challenge for DoD’s $19B moving contract: No movers

Federal News Network

Service Contract Act complications Another major complication for movers: Under the GHC contract, they’ll need to comply with the Service Contract Act (SCA) — something they’ve never had to do before, and that they argue is fundamentally incompatible with the way the moving industry operates. with such an oath.

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Leveraging Small Businesses in the Age of Replicator

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Authors: Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton & Associates and the Former Executive Director of the 809 Panel on Acquisition Reform Brad Nathan , Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, and a former Electrical Project Engineer at Intel Corporation The Federal Government’s small business strategy dates back to 1953, when President Dwight D.