As you may recall, this past December, SBA launched a massive audit of the 8(a) Program, in which 8(a) participants were required to submit a long list of financial documents for review. Many feared it was the beginning of
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SmallGovCon, published by Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, focuses on federal government contracting law with an emphasis on small business participation and compliance. The blog covers topics such as bid protest trends and analysis, regulatory updates including FAR provisions, and program audits like those affecting the SBA's 8(a) business development program. It also addresses issues related to contract management, government acquisition reforms, and legal challenges faced by small contractors. The content includes summaries of government reports, legislative developments, and practical guidance on navigating federal procurement rules and policies.
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FAR Updates Trade Agreement Act Thresholds
The The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and its companion, the Buy American Act (BAA), both set policies for a preference for increased domestic purchases by the federal government and its contractors. However, the TAA is designed as kind of a…
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 13-17, 2026
Back to Basics: The Two-Year Rule
Something we get asked about a lot with regards to joint ventures is the two-year rule (not to be confused with the “Rule of Two,” which concerns contract set-asides). We have explored this rule in the past on…
Event Announcement: GovCon Roundup Live, Teaming Agreements, April 15, 2026
We’d like to invite you to a great interactive virtual event coming up — and it’s completely free.
On April 15th, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince are hosting Episode 9 of GovCon Roundup Live, and the topic is one that trips up contractors at every stage: teaming. Our very own,…
Webinar Announcement: Joint Ventures & Teaming, April 23, 2026 hosted by El Paso Texas APEX Accelerators
If you aren’t able to attend the April 14th webinar on joint ventures & teaming agreements and how they can be essential to winning and successfully performing federal government contracts, here’s another chance!
Please join, government contracts attorneys, Nicole Pottroff and John Holtz from Koprince…
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 6-10, 2026
President’s Executive Order Requires Terms Addressing DEI in Contracts
Recently, President Trump issued an executive order focused on federal contractors and DEI (meaning “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”) initiatives. Through this executive order, the President has quickly placed new requirements on federal contractors and agencies to include specific terms within…
SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 30-April 3, 2026
Happy Friday—and welcome to April! Recently, SmallGovCon contributor Nicole Pottroff traveled to Las Vegas to attend and present at the RES 2026 conference, hosted by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. While there, she took part in…


