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The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

Federal News Network

So the Rule of Two requires federal agencies to set aside procurements for small businesses where there’s a reasonable expectation that at least two small businesses will be able to submit offers at fair market prices and otherwise competitive in terms of quality and delivery. Tom Temin: And that goes back to the 1980s, right?

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Update: SBA Proposed Rule Would Require “Rule of Two” Application to Multiple Award Contract Task and Delivery Orders (Part I)

SmallGovCon

But both sections require such contracts be set aside “for small business concerns when there is a reasonable expectation that offers will be obtained from at least two small business concerns that are competitive in terms of quality and delivery and award will be made at fair market prices.”

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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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Your Guide to 8a Certification

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To qualify for 8(a) certification, a business must meet SBA size standards, be majority-owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals, and demonstrate potential for success along with the owner’s good character and appropriate financial thresholds. For instance, an applicant’s net worth must not exceed $850,000.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

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These scenarios often involve a need for expertise, standardization, quality, compatibility, and exclusive availability of products or services. For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted.

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Contractor Performance Information (FAR 42.15) and the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Public Contracting Institute

In this manner, positive ratings are supported by the description of observed performance compliance with the plan elements and the effort made to either meet or exceed the stipulated goals; the actual goals achieved and the benefit(s) realized through the proper and contractual utilization of SB concerns (e.g.,

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Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

How to Crack a Nut

Similar issues arise with the possibility to creatively structure remuneration under some of these contracts to keep them below regulatory thresholds (eg by ‘remunerating in data’). Tenderer selection The public buyer could take a dual approach. This could become a significant sticking point.