Hello, Blog Readers. October is finally here, and with it comes the beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, pumpkin patches, and other fall favorites. Of course, the weather can be a little unpredictable in October, with warm afternoons one day and a
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
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
Happy Friday and happy October! October brings more than crisp mornings and changing leaves—it marks the start of a new federal fiscal year. For federal government contractors, it’s an ideal time to refresh your capabilities, review your pipeline, and prepare
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1967, allows the public to request federal government records. It is designed to require disclosure of US government records in the absence of any of its 9 exemptions for things like privacy,
Here at SmallGovCon, we spend a lot of time studying (and talking about) the various small business federal set-aside programs. As a result, a lot of our focus is dedicated to SBA’s regulations governing these programs—after all, it is the
Happy Friday! Fall is here, bringing some cooler weather and pumpkin everything. For small businesses contracting with the federal government, the SBA has been rolling out some important changes—including proposed updates to size standards and recent changes to the 8(a)
Given that the customer in Federal Government Contracting is the United States government, many people assume that to be a “Small Business” for this industry, you must be owned by United States citizens or a United States business. While this
Back on August 19, 2026, SBA issued proposed rules–one covering what would change and one covering the underlying methodology. This would, in most cases, monumentally increase the size standards for the various industries that perform federal contracts, along
Happy Friday! Another week in the books and it sure was a busy one! For small business owners, that means celebrating the wins, learning from the challenges, and giving yourself a little credit for everything you managed to get done.
