Happy Friday! We’ve seen a busy storm season lately across the region and the US. It’s that time of year as we transition from spring to summer. Hope all of our readers are staying safe amidst all this weather.
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First launched in 2016 as the “All Small Mentor-Protégé Program,” this powerful initiative by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has evolved—but it remains a game-changing tool for both small and large federal contractors. In this informative webinar, SmallGovCon contributor
As a general rule, when it comes to compliance with a solicitation’s size standard, what matters is the size of the entity at the time it submits its initial offer per 13 C.F.R. § 121.404(a). This is something we’ve
We are excited to announce that Jordan Akins has joined the firm and will also be a regular SmallGovCon contributor! You can read her full biography here. And check out Jordan’s first post here, discussing SDVOSB status protest
When filing a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) status protest, timing is critical. A single missed deadline may be the difference between a successful protest and a protest that is never heard. Missing established filing deadlines can result in your
Contracting with the federal government requires companies to operate under heightened ethical and compliance standards. At the same time, competitive intelligence and strategic business development efforts are often critical to remaining competitive in the government marketplace. Understanding where the legal
Happy Friday and happy June! We’ve received a lot of rain in our neck of the woods recently, so everything is looking green and lush before the heat of summer sets in. There’s the steady hum of lawn mowers as
In September 2024, following a temporary application and system pause, SBA switched over to a new, streamlined and unified application portal. Now, applications for the SBA’s 8(a) Program, HUBZone Program, Veteran-Owned Programs, and Woman-Owned Programs all go through MySBACertifications.Gov
In October 2025, the SBA suspended an 8(a) Program contractor called ATI Government Solutions, LLC (ATI) after suspension under the FAR. ATI appealed the 8(a) suspension, and the decision shows that SBA must still support its actions with adequate evidence,
We have noted in past posts that, in some cases, it may make sense to protest a solicitation evaluation or award decision at GAO simply to get a stay on the award. This is because, if you meet certain deadlines
