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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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Understanding FOCI: Compliance Tips for Government Contractors
“Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to…
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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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Ethics in Federal Government Contracting – Complex, But Also Childishly Simple!
Understanding the scope of ethical rules for Federal Government contracting can be complex–the subject draws upon several Federal Statutes, including (but not limited to) the…
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A Guide to HUBZone Sole Source Contracts
For federal government contractors, certification in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program can be tremendously lucrative. As you’re probably aware,…
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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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Commissions and Federal Contracts: A Primer
Can you pay someone a commission in exchange for helping your company obtain a federal contract? The answer–as with many questions in government contracting–is “it…
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GSA Expands Schedule Eligibility – But Joint Ventures Are Still Waiting
More companies are now eligible to obtain GSA Schedules, thanks to a recent change made by GSA. But joint ventures, including the popular Mentor-Protege Program,…
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Teaming Practices and FAR Anti-Collusion Rules
Could Common Small Business Teaming Practices Put Contractors at Risk of FAR Collusion Violations?
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Why Federal Distributors Must Understand the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)
In my experience of working with small businesses, I observed that most don’t understand the non-manufacturer rule. In this particular case, ignorance is not bliss…