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Category: Certifications
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
SDVOSB Contracts: The Verification Misconception – and Two Practical Tips
In my years as a government contracts attorney, I represented dozens of SDVOSBs and met plenty more when I spoke at events like the National…