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SBA Issues Interim Guidance on 8(a) Program Following Ultima Ruling

GovCon & Trade

The ruling has precipitated the issuance of guidance by the Small Business Administration (SBA), providing greater clarity to the current state of 8(a) eligibility and next steps for 8(a) participants. These notifications should help 8(a) participants determine the next steps.

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GSA begins FedRAMP pilot to change request process

FedScoop

A new FedRAMP pilot will utilize a non-blocking process for reviewing significant changes to the governmentwide compliance program for cloud services, the General Services Administration announced Wednesday.

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How NIH’s National Library of Medicine is testing AI to match patients to clinical trials

FedScoop

National Library of Medicine GenAI Initiatives (NLM) The participating cloud service providers gave NIH access to a “firewalled, safe environment to play in, we’re not in an open web environment,” Babski explained. Measure results to ensure utility and safety (e.g. Create a proof of concept that applies to the agency’s work.

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

SmallGovCon

This would impact most all 8(a) Participants. These are not necessarily the final figures that will be utilized. The prime contractor subcontracting plan ( FAR 19.702 ) floor will increase from $750,000 to $950,000. 8(a) sole source authority under FAR 19.805-1 would increase from $4.5 million for manufacturing acquisitions.

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NSF would award millions in AI prizes under bipartisan Senate bill

FedScoop

Participants in the AI Grand Challenges Program would compete to solve problems identified by NSF, spanning categories including cybersecurity, national security, health, energy, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing and more. The time has come for a prize program to further encourage innovation in artificial intelligence.”

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Engaging with Contracting Officers

Select GCR

Utilizing software such as Select GCR Pro can quickly give you the information you need to contact the correct people. Some agencies have designated small business liaison officers; utilizing the agency’s website, you’ll need to find the right contact to request assistance.

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Understanding SBIRs/STTRs Federal Contract Spend

GovSpend

Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2% However, agencies like NASA, Homeland Security (DHS), and Health & Human Services (HHS) have consistently utilized these programs over the years.

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