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A Guide to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole Source Contracts
For federal government contractors, certification as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business can be tremendously lucrative. As you’re probably aware, the government issues many solicitations set…
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What Is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)?
A Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) is a company where the majority owner is both socially and economically disadvantaged. Many businesses “owned and controlled” by minority…
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SAM Registration Delays: DoD Throws Contractors a Lifeline
Earlier this year, the GSA began replacing the old DUNS numbers with a new, government-created Unique Entity Identifier. Unfortunately, the process has proven to be…
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Limitations on Subcontracting for Nonmanufacturers: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
For small businesses, contracting with Uncle Sam can be very lucrative. But government contracts come with plenty of red tape. Most small business contracts are…
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VA-to-SBA Certification Transfer: What Veteran-Owned Businesses Should Know
Effective January 1, 2023, the SBA will replace the VA as the agency certifying veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses for federal contracts.…
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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…
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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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Episode 1. Coffee & Issues for Government Contractors: What, Why, How
In their debut episode, Michael and Carroll dive into their backstories, the motivation behind starting this podcast, and how you can get the most out…