Alex Major, Franklin Turner, and Philip Lee co-authored the article “Surviving And Thriving In The Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Program: Maximizing Opportunities For NHOs, ANCs, And Tribes” for Briefing Papers. The article provides an overview of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, which provides socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners with federal contracting and training opportunities. Along with a history and purpose of the 8(a) program, the article offers guidance for potential partners and participants that are Native Hawaiian Organizations, Alaska Native Corporations, and Tribally Owned, as well as advice on avoiding common pitfalls and thoughts about what is on the horizon for the program.

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Mr. Major is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. Mr. Major focuses his practice on federal procurement, cybersecurity liability and risk management, and litigation. A prolific author and thought leader in the area of cybersecurity…

Mr. Major is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. Mr. Major focuses his practice on federal procurement, cybersecurity liability and risk management, and litigation. A prolific author and thought leader in the area of cybersecurity, his professional experience involves a wide variety of litigation and counseling matters dealing with procurement laws and federal regulations and standards. His diverse experience includes complex litigation in federal court under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act and bid protest actions. He counsels all sizes of companies on issues relating to compliance with government regulations including, among other things, cybersecurity (NIST, FIPS, FedRAMP, and DFARS) requirements, multiple award schedule compliance, Section 508 issues, country of origin requirements under the Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts, cost accounting, and small business requirements. He also regularly conducts internal investigations to assist companies ensure that they are in full compliance with the law.

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Photo of Franklin Turner Franklin Turner

Mr. Turner is a Partner and Co-Leader of the Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. He is an innovative business lawyer with significant experience resolving complex government contracts issues for a broad array of companies – ranging from multinational, multibillion-dollar Fortune 500…

Mr. Turner is a Partner and Co-Leader of the Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. He is an innovative business lawyer with significant experience resolving complex government contracts issues for a broad array of companies – ranging from multinational, multibillion-dollar Fortune 500 corporations in the aerospace, defense, technology, health care and industrial supply sectors to small business intelligence and security services providers.

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Photo of Philip Lee Philip Lee

Philip Lee represents government contractors in a broad range of industries including professional services, information technology, and aerospace in bid protests, investigations, contract claims, including terminations for convenience and default, and disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. He leverages his legal experience and…

Philip Lee represents government contractors in a broad range of industries including professional services, information technology, and aerospace in bid protests, investigations, contract claims, including terminations for convenience and default, and disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. He leverages his legal experience and practical knowledge to assist companies with the review and analysis of federal and state solicitations, compliance with federal procurement regulations and related statutes, including small business regulations and issues, and the preparation and negotiation of teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, and subcontracts.

Prior to joining the firm, Philip was an attorney-advisor for the Department of Homeland Security where he provided legal advice and recommendations on a variety of procurement matters including research and development, tests, and evaluation activities performed by public and private sector entities. He also previously served as a contracting officer with the Department of the Interior and was responsible for ensuring contracts, modifications, and both government and contractor performance were compliant with statutory law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and appropriations law.

Philip’s previous experience as both a government attorney and contracting officer provides a unique government contracts perspective to government contractors.  This includes real-world experience in all aspects of the procurement cycle, from pre-solicitation to contract award and administration.  Philip’s practical experience in federal procurement was further augmented while serving as an attorney-advisor where he counseled contracting officers with solicitation and pre-award reviews as well as defending bid protests before the Government Accountability Office.  Philip’s unique insight provides a valuable perspective to government contractors and their procurement issues.

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