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. 8(a) Sole Source Awards Since the majority of sole source awards are made to 8(a) Program participants, let’s start there.

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Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

And government contractors will sometimes participate in the federal grant space, either as contractors or as recipients or sub recipients. And there are some changes that are intended to improve access and the ability of recipients and some recipients to participate. Let’s talk about maybe the threshold for what gets audited.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many federal contractors know of and participate in the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. Currently, the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program has a deadline for hopeful participants to apply for inclusion. Also, the DoD will remove the deadline to apply to participate in the program.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Most government contracts require a competitive solicitation process, especially for purchases exceeding certain thresholds, typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. One approach to securing short-term wins is to offer a proof of concept or low-cost pilots that fall below the agencys competitive threshold.

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Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

Depending on the item and the value of the acquisition, the TAA or other specific free trade agreements might apply because the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has waived the BAA for many supply acquisitions above specific thresholds, ranging from 50,000 to 174,000.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

under FAR 2.101 ), there are limitations on how much the prime can subcontract out to whom. For those, SBA’s limitations on subcontracting rules state: (a) General. ” But they also note: “At the time of contract offer, a VOSB or SDVOSB must be small within the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract.”

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FedScoop

JUNE 24, 2024

The agency is also recommending that the federal government create evaluation standards for LLMs “consisting of questions or lines of questioning and thresholds for unacceptably dangerous responses to improve the models.” It was not immediately clear from the report what this recommendation would entail.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The changes apply to all solicitations and contracts, including those at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and for commercial-off-the-shelf products and services. Contractors and subcontractors must inform their employees about these whistleblower protections.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In our region and within multilateral developing banks, it is a common practice to rely exclusively on monetary thresholds to decide on selection methods, which can be problematic as it is not the optimal solution for all cases. 5] This approach promotes adaptability and trust, valuable qualities in complex procurement scenarios.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

The result– the market has turned into almost a monopoly where there is one dominant provider and the threshold for other vendors is so high that entry is incredibly difficult. In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million for construction contracts).

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings. for dollar values up $7.5

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings. for dollar values up $7.5

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ Multiple participants suggested that existing voluntary commitments would need to be put on a legal or regulatory footing in due course.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

This article provides some key considerations to enhance the reader’s understanding of the FAR prescriptions, AND, the user/participants experience using the CPARS. how material SB participation produced useful innovation), etc. Is there a contradiction or what is the correct interpretation?

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

However, we know that developing countries need support to develop further their analytical capacities and so achieve a truly effective participation in the development of international standards. We also suggest reconsidering the current ban on implementing the Digital Services Tax on companies with revenues below the agreed thresholds.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

The Public Procurement Commission, which is responsible for checking the credentials of companies that wish to register to participate in public tenders, is keen to develop a mechanism for evaluating contract performance. Yet another wants to improve project implementation throughout the public procurement process.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

b) proposes raising the monetary threshold for Expedited Procedure from SGD 6,000,000 to SGD 10,000,000, positioning SIAC as the institution with the most substantial threshold amount in place for Expedited Procedure. In 2022 alone, SIAC received 87 requests for Expedited Procedure, of which 48 were accepted. Draft Rule 14.1(b)

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

Depending on the item and the value of the acquisition, the TAA and/or other specific free trade agreements might apply because the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has waived the BAA for many supply acquisitions above specific thresholds, ranging from 50k to 174k.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries. SAM.gov Registration To participate in government contracting programs, businesses must register on SAM.gov.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

How Thresholds Influence the Find a Tender Solution Thresholds are crucial in the context of public bids and must be properly addressed. Demystifying the Concept The Find a Tender Service offers newcomers a comprehensive solution for participating in public bids. Wh at is a Find a Tender Service ?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices. To alleviate the strain on industry and contracting officers GSA published Acquisition Letter MV-22-02 on March 17, 2022.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold. This tailored assistance aims to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of participating businesses.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It is vital that you register as soon as you can after the Central Digital Platform goes live as you will be required to confirm your registration to a contracting authority before you can participate in any tender process. For below threshold contracts , Contracts Finder will still be active. How can I look for new opportunities?

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

On the face of it, it’s obviously a big deal for small businesses because now if you’re on one of these multiple award IQ contracts, the onus is going to be on the buying agency to come up with justifications to not give you task orders up to the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

This decision could restrict the ability for small businesses to access task orders and prevent them from fully participating in SEWP VI.” It may also cause more turnover because smaller companies handling these orders will more quickly size themselves out of the small business thresholds.”

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Import and Trade Remedies

MAY 21, 2024

Another potential change is an increase to the tariff-rate quota threshold. We will publish more details about that opportunity to participate when it becomes available. We will also publish more details about this opportunity to participate. Solar III AD/CVD Investigations On May 20, 2024, the U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Under both of these circumstances, the procuring agency cannot count the options or orders as an award to a small business or small business program participant for goaling purposes. 121.404(b)(4)(ii)). To that end, SBA’s commentary and proposed new 13 C.F.R. The proposed rule would increase (via 13 C.F.R. Change in Ownership.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

decisions made by referees or umpires or juries), unless there are fraud or corruption allegations, but this is a high threshold to reach. In this respect, the panelists referred to the well-known saying “ the most important thing is not to win but to participate ”. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The key red flags include ties between providers and politicians, large contracts that have been broken up into smaller ones to undercut thresholds, and links to prohibited practices. The team continues to add new variables.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. 5] Small Business Participation Evaluation Factor A solicitation with a small business participation evaluation factor required large business offerors to provide copies of “enforceable” small business teaming agreements with the offer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 17, 2024

The standard of “ existence of dispute ” without any bona fide requirements appears to be a comparatively lower threshold indicating heightened deference to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal when an operational debt is disputed. 13) Telnic at [29]-[32]. 14) Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. 18) At [18].

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The panel identified the difficulty that arises when participants to proceedings are operating under different ethical frameworks and legal customs. Parties should consider their ethical obligations but should not make submissions simply because they meet the minimum threshold of being ethical. What Ethical Considerations Arise?

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

Jackson, who highlighted that Unison didn’t participate in the report and didn’t know NAVWAR was even working on the report until it became more public, emphasized the report carries more weight because it was done by the Navy’s own systems people looking at a program that is being run by a functional organization.

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