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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

    Insights from Inside the 8(a) Program: Terra Constructs and GovContractPros

    At GovContractPros our mission is to empower businesses by helping them leverage federal small business programs like the 8(a) business development program. Recently, we hosted a webinar featuring Babur Mian, President and CEO of Terra Constructs, a …

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  • Published on June 13, 2024 - 21:25 GMT

    New NDAA Draft Empowers DoD to Boost Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

    Congress may grant DoD contracting officers additional regulatory authorities to meet small business goaling, as evidenced by the draft NDAA for FY25, specifically, Subtitle F of the NDAA regarding Small Business Matters includes Section 861 for DoD …

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  • Published on May 14, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

    Successes, Pitfalls, and Surprises: Lessons from a Successful 8(a) Participant

    You are invited to a GovContractPros webinar, “Successes, Pitfalls, and Surprises: Lessons from a Successful 8(a) Participant” featuring Terra Site Constructors Founder, President and CEO Babur R. Mian on June 4, 2024 at 1 PM EDT. The SBA’s 8(a) Business …

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  • Published on May 6, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

    Demonstrating HUBZone Status for HUBZone Concerns and HUBZone Joint Ventures

    In a recent post, we shared guidance on the applicable regulatory references which identify eligibility as an 8(a) program participant. As promised, GCP offers this guidance for HUBZone small business concerns’ status as a HUBZone and that of their joint …

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  • Published on April 8, 2024 - 21:07 GMT

    Demonstrating 8(a) Status for 8(a) Participants and 8(a) Joint Ventures

    The Federal Acquisition Regulation (the “FAR”) and its Part 19, Small Business Programs, can create uncertainties even for seasoned federal contracting professionals. Recognizing the importance of small business set asides and the growing popularity of …

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  • Published on March 22, 2024 - 01:05 GMT

    Challenges to the 8(a) Business Development Program: Congress’s Demand for Direct Reporting and Its Potential Impact on Native ...

    As reported previously in the wake of the Ultima decision, GovContractPros, LLC (GCP) expected additional legal attacks on the 8(a) Business Development Program that has benefited countless socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including …

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  • Published on February 13, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

    How To Maintain HUBZone Status

    The following is a guest article contributed by Jerrod Mallinger, CEO of Softek Global Services, a sister company of GovContractPros.   Let’s explore some of the requisite conditions of the SBA HUBZone program and strategies to maintain compliance and …

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  • Published on January 29, 2024 - 23:11 GMT

    OFPP Announces additional measures for Small Businesses on MACs

    GovContractPros (GCP) has examined the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s (“OFPP”) Memorandum dated January 25, 2024, addressed to Chief Acquisition Officers and Senior Procurement Executives, regarding “Increasing Small Business Participation on …

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  • Published on January 9, 2024 - 06:22 GMT

    Entity 8(a)’s Preference Challenged at COFC

    GovContractPros has learned of a claim filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (“COFC”) which challenges the validity preferences afforded to entity-owned 8(a) participants, i.e. Tribally-owned and Alaska Native Corporation (“ANC”) owned 8(a) …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 18:29 GMT

    2023 By the Numbers

    Every year as we look to the holidays to transition from one year to the next, we like to take this opportunity to take stock. We review the milestones of the previous year and envision what we hope the next year will look like.  For small businesses …

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  • Published on December 4, 2023 - 14:25 GMT

    Rule of Two Codification? Finally?

    Small businesses pursuing federal contracts may soon have a new statutory authority upon which to cite and to make their case to contracting officers to set aside acquisitions which exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000). GovContractPros …

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  • Published on November 3, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

    Dear DoE Contractors, DEAR Comments Open

    The Department of Energy’s (the “DoE”) mission is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.  To accomplish this mission, Congress …

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  • Published on October 10, 2023 - 22:10 GMT

    8(a) Participants, Beware of Blanket Purchase Agreements

    Many federal agencies and contracting officers utilize blanket purchase agreements (“BPA”) to contract for their requirements.  BPAs are generally recognized as a simplified method of filing anticipated needs for supplies and services under both FAR 8.405- …

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  • Published on September 8, 2023 - 16:20 GMT

    End of Fiscal Year: SAM.gov Maintenance Reminder

    As the federal government’s end of fiscal year (“EOFY”) rapidly approaches, the Department of Energy (“DoE”) recently released an Acquisition Letter requiring its contracting officers to verify each offeror’s and contractor’s System for Award Management (“ …

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  • Published on August 18, 2023 - 18:04 GMT

    8(a) Program after Ultima: Social Disadvantage Narratives, Who Needs them?

    In the wake of the Ultima decision, the SBA is making significant changes to the social disadvantage requirements.  As a reminder, in order to be an eligible participate in the 8(a) program, generally an applicant must demonstrate both social and economic …

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  • Published on August 12, 2023 - 21:26 GMT

    Update: 8(a) Program’s Presumed Class

    We are currently evaluating the next steps for 8(a) business development program participants and applicants in light of federal district court’s decision in Ultima Servs. Corp. v. U.S. Dept’ of Agriculture. In Ultima, the court ruled on the 8(a) Program’s …

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  • Published on August 12, 2023 - 21:24 GMT

    District Court Decision Regarding Size Status

    On May 18, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “Court”) issued a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences for small business federal contractors. The court’s decision held that utilization of merely tax returns for …

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  • Published on July 26, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

    SBA Procurement Scorecard Results and What They Mean

    Each year our team eagerly awaits the U.S. Small Business Administration’s release of the annual Procurement Scorecard. The annual Procurement Scorecard serves as a crucial gauge of the effectiveness of federal business and socioeconomic prime contracting …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 13:57 GMT

    HUBZone Evaluation Preference is Underutilized – Congress may change that!

    The HUBZone Program aims to support small business growth in historically underutilized business zones across the country. One way in which certified HUBZones may benefit from their status is the HUBZone evaluation preference for award of federal contracts …

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  • Published on June 28, 2023 - 17:59 GMT

    The Right Stuff? GAO Rules on Joint Venture Past Performance Evaluation

    Following the recent Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decision regarding the Polaris solicitation, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued its own ruling on past performance evaluations for joint ventures. The GAO’s decision in MiamiTSPi, LLC- …

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