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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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How to Access the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS): Instructions and Video
The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is a free, web-based tool provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that enables users, including individuals, government…
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The New TikTok Ban: What Government Contractors Should Know
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council adopted new FAR provisions effectively banning the use of the popular TikTok application on devices used…
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Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Status: Increased Goals Offer New Opportunities – But Also Present Increased Risks
The Biden Administration has instructed Executive Branch agencies to significantly increase their goals for contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses. By 2025, the Administration aims to…
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New Law Mandates Overhaul of FAR Conflict of Interest Rules
The FAR’s conflict of interest rules will be overhauled and strengthened in the coming months, thanks to a new law enacted in late 2022. On…
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Agency-Specific Small Disadvantaged Business Goals Now In Effect
In an under-the-radar change, federal agencies are now working under agency-specific goals to award contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), with a governmentwide goal of…