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Tab for access: How New York City is increasing participation and access to government contracts

Open Contracting Partnership

Each year, New York City spends over $30 billion a year on public contracts to deliver essential good and services to its eight million residents. But until recently, like many governments, New York City relied on antiquated systems and lacked the tools to take full advantage of its procurement data. states or indeed many countries.

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How Do I Get Government Contracts: A Practical Guide

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How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. government promotes economic growth and job creation.

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WeWork model for SCIFs could increase small business participation

Federal News Network

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office found that the Defense Department’s contract obligations to small businesses increased by about 15% from fiscal years 2011 to 2020, while the number of small businesses contracting with DoD dropped by 43%. We found regulations that required printers to print on two sides.

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Villa 20 rising: A community shaping its own future in Argentina

Open Contracting Partnership

To answer these questions, civic group ACIJ (Civil Association for Equality and Justice) developed a methodology using open data and citizen participation to monitor progress. By analyzing government contracts, city budgets, and resident surveys, the community gained a clearer picture of what had been achieved and what still needed attention.

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Mastering How to Get Government Contracts

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Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

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Proposed Increases to Micro-Purchase, Simplified Acquisition, and Other Thresholds

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Every five years, the government is required by 41 U.S.C. As such, the government is once again looking to increase these thresholds in light of the inflation that has occurred over the past five years. This would impact most all 8(a) Participants. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

Federal News Network

In fact, it was made government-wide when the law was introduced in 1984. 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.