Complying with the FAR’s Code of Ethics Requirement
All federal government prime contractors and subcontractors should strongly consider adopting formal codes of ethics. A comprehensive ethics code serves multiple important purposes, such as…
Category: Rules & Regulations
Avoiding Two Common Small Business Self-Certification Mistakes
The federal government has moved away from self-certification in programs such as the Women-Owned Small Business Program and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, but…
Delinquent Taxes & Federal Government Contracts: Three Rules to Know
Falling behind on federal taxes is never a good idea, but for federal government contractors, delinquent taxes can cause extra headaches. Here is a high-level…
Assigning NAICS Codes to Subcontracts
Federal prime contractors often overlook a very important detail in their subcontracts: a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Prime contractors sometimes assume that…
Understanding and Complying with the Berry Amendment
Government contractors selling certain products to the Department of War (DoW) must comply with a special series of domestic preference rules collectively known as the…
Avoiding Common Small Business Size Calculation Errors
A new calendar year is underway, and for many federal government contractors, it may mean recalculating whether they qualify as small businesses in their industries.…
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…
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…
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…
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…