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Terminations for Convenience & Federal Subcontracts
The federal government has the right to terminate almost any federal contract “for convenience,” that is, when the government deems termination to be in its…
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Complying with the FAR’s Code of Ethics Requirement
All federal government prime contractors and subcontractors should strongly consider adopting formal codes of ethics. A comprehensive ethics code serves multiple important purposes, such as…
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Avoiding Two Common Small Business Self-Certification Mistakes
The federal government has moved away from self-certification in programs such as the Women-Owned Small Business Program and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, but…
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Delinquent Taxes & Federal Government Contracts: Three Rules to Know
Falling behind on federal taxes is never a good idea, but for federal government contractors, delinquent taxes can cause extra headaches. Here is a high-level…
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Assigning NAICS Codes to Subcontracts
Federal prime contractors often overlook a very important detail in their subcontracts: a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Prime contractors sometimes assume that…
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Understanding and Complying with the Berry Amendment
Government contractors selling certain products to the Department of War (DoW) must comply with a special series of domestic preference rules collectively known as the…
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Strict Compliance With Proposal Formatting Instructions
Preparing a proposal for a federal government contract can take a great deal of effort. While contractors sometimes focus primarily on preparing a compelling technical…
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Avoiding Common Small Business Size Calculation Errors
A new calendar year is underway, and for many federal government contractors, it may mean recalculating whether they qualify as small businesses in their industries.…
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Potential Changes for SBA Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures: What Small Businesses Should Know
According to a recent SBA report to Congress, although six federal agencies operate mentor-protégé programs, more than 90 percent of participants choose the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé…
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17 Suggestions to “Wow” Government Employees
Making a great impression on a government employee involves demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a commitment to meeting their needs and expectations. Government employees typically look…