The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has a mission to “provide independent, objective, and timely oversight to improve the integrity, accountability, and performance of SBA and its programs.” As part of this mission, it investigated and
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Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC is a law firm specializing in government contracts and federal procurement law. The firm publishes detailed analyses and updates on topics such as bid protests, federal acquisition regulations, and compliance issues affecting government contractors. Their content often covers developments in programs like the SBA's 8(a) business development program, audit and enforcement actions, and legislative changes impacting federal contracting. The firm provides insights into legal and regulatory challenges faced by contractors, including contract disputes, audit procedures, and government oversight. Their publications serve as resources for contractors seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of federal procurement and contract law.
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Minimum Market Research: COFC Confirms that Agency Small Business Market Research was Reasonable
Here at SmallGovCon, we have often discussed the federal government’s small business “Rule of Two” and the basis it provides small business contractors for protesting an agency’s decision not to set aside a procurement for small businesses. One essential component…
All Means All: A Small Word With Big Consequences at GAO
Sometimes, one tiny word can make all the difference. I never truly realized the difference that one word could make until I started law school and the important distinction between “shall” and “may” was engrained into my brain. And this…
SmallGovCon Week in Review: October 12-16, 2026
GovCon FAQ: Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Must It Be Provided, and if so, When?
We regularly get questions about sole source awards, and we have received several questions over the years asking for clarity on when an agency must notify contractors about a planned sole source award. This is a very good question,…
Come with a Plan, Says SBA OIG in Review of SBA Mentor-Protege Program
Way back in 2019, the SBA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report on the SBA’s (then named) All Small Mentor Protege Program. At that time the SBA OIG found that the SBA didn’t create effective controls to ensure…
SmallGovCon Week in Review: October 5-9, 2026
GovCon FAQs: How Do I Protest an FAA Acquisition at ODRA?
In the world of bid protests, GAO gets some of the spotlight because there are so many protests filed there. COFC seems to get plenty of attention because of the complexity and scope of its decisions. The Office of Dispute…
SBA Issued a New 8(a) Potential for Success FAQ
With all the 8(a) social disadvantage updates of late, the other 8(a) Business Development Program eligibility requirements haven’t been in the spotlight much. But when SBA released its last social disadvantage FAQ (Part II), it also released a new potential…


