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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…