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

Federal News Network

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

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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification

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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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Triggering results with better supplier information

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Block a supplier from participating in a sourcing event. In today’s business environment, even long-term suppliers can run into difficulties. Manufacturers must be diligent in terms of monitoring their financial health, business strategy, compliance levels, and performance. Here are three examples.

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Industry pressure forces NASA to press pause on SEWP VI

Federal News Network

” Turner added NASA also hasn’t made it clear that if both the mentor and protégé joint venture has two companies that have shared ownership and participate in a single company and are submitting a single bid: Is it acceptable that all past performance and references can come from the mentor? NASA hasn’t spelled that out.”

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

Public Contracting Institute

Advantages of Commercial Item Contracting Reduced acquisition lead time Greater competition Access to state-of-the-art technology Simplified acquisition procedures One-Stop Training Small Business Considerations in Market Research FAR Part 10 requires agencies to consider small business participation in their market research.

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CSR is Good for Business, an Independent Consulting Study Reports, but Official Targets & Policies are Lagging Behind

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Redwood, CA – 14 th September 2021 – Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , announced today the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of Ivalua which shows that companies have been prioritizing CSR initiatives as part of their core business strategies – and it has paid off.

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

Federal News Network

Companies shifting business strategies Even though DoD makes up a minority of the overall domestic moving market, there are some companies who’ve deliberately focused their businesses on developing expertise in military moves. There’s just not enough money to cover that.” It’s the only state in the U.S. with such an oath.

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