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September 12, 2014 End of Fiscal 2014 Brings Last-minute Spending Rush

In the final week and last day of fiscal 2014, the federal government’s “Use-It-or-Lose-It” budget rules kick in especially hard. Agencies hurry to obligate their allocated funds before the funding expires on Sept. 30. The final quarter of the fiscal year …

August 11, 2014 FY 2013 Small Business Procurement Scorecard

For the first time in eight years, the U.S. government has attained its goal for federal contracting with small businesses, the Small Business Administration announced.  Federal agencies awarded 23.39% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses in fiscal 2013, surpassing …

August 1, 2014 Use of Wholesale/Retail NAICs for Government Prime & Subcontracts

SBA had a number of issues and situations recently having to do with improper use of Wholesale NAICs (Sector 42) codes in the subcontracting area.  As you know, Wholesale (Sector 42) and Retail (Sectors 44-45) NAICs are not to be …

July 17, 2014 September Spending Expected to Be High

Deltek is predicting a huge fourth-quarter contract spending rush this year, as a result of delays in appropriations and a slow pace of contracting early in the fiscal year.  The research firm anticipates the government will spend $168.2 billion on …

June 9, 2014 Study Analyzes Small Business Opportunities in Government Procurement

The Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the Small Business Administration, released a report entitled, Evaluation of the Small Business Procurement Goals Established in Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act.  The study, authored by Henry B.R. Beale, is …

May 8, 2014 Some Agencies Not Following Downward Spending Trend

Recent figures have estimated that the federal government’s spending on contracts was down 11 percent last year, however for some agencies spending is increasing. A number of factors contributed to the decrease: the sequester, budget cuts, and the draw down …

April 15, 2014 House Panel Passes 6 Small Business Bills

The House Small Business Committee approved six bills aimed at improving small business federal contracting on March 5. The most talked-about legislation is probably HR 4093, sponsored by Rep. Sam Graves, R-MO, the committee’s chairman, which would raise the government’s small …

April 15, 2014 Alaska Construction Spending Forecast 2014

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Alaska together with the support of Northrim Bank provides the 2014 Alaska Construction Spending Forecast.  The report highlights both private and publicly funded projects in construction throughout Alaska.  Construction spending is expected to be …

March 6, 2014 Bill Would Raise Small Biz Goal to 25%

House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-MO, is trying again to raise the government’s small business contracting goal to 25%, from 23%.  The House approved a similar provision two years ago in the national defense authorization legislation of fiscal …

January 17, 2014 2014 FAR Agenda Includes Rule to Encourage Small Business Set Asides

Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations for 2014 include a rule that would encourage agencies to set aside contracts for small businesses. The interim rule would codify part of the 2010 Small Business Jobs Act that addressed set-asides of task- …

November 20, 2013 National Women’s Business Council Reports Gains for Women-Owned Small Businesses

In 2000, the Equity for Contracting for Women Act reiterated an existing goal of giving five percent of federal contracts and award dollars to women-owned small businesses; this act served as the backbone for the WOSB FCP. The WOSB FCP …

November 1, 2013 SAM.gov Registration is Free

Businesses interested in Federal contracting,or organizations receiving Federal funds, must register in the Government’s database known as System for Award Management (SAM). Registration at the official SAM site — http://www.sam.gov– is free. SAM registration is something that any vendor can …

October 1, 2013 Impact of Government Shutdown on Contractors Varies

Since Congress did not pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government past the end of the current fiscal year, agencies have been required to shutter non-essential operations – those who do not support the protection of life and …

September 25, 2013 8(a) Program: Switch To LLC Leads To Termination

A participant in the SBA’s 8(a) program must obtain the SBA’s prior approval before switching its business structure–or else. Case in point: recently, an 8(a) participant was terminated from the 8(a) program because it switched its corporate structure from a …

September 3, 2013 New Rule to Highlight Contractor Past Performance

A proposed rule published recently would update the Federal Acquisition Regulation to help agencies consider past performance of contractors in awarding new contracts. The rule would also while shorten the period affected firms are allowed to comment. As required by …

August 7, 2013 Buy Indian Act Revisions

The Department of Interior issued a new regulation for those entities qualifying under the Buy Indian Act. Effective July 8, 2013, the new rule reduces the percentage of Indian ownership from 100 percent to a minimum of 51 percent. The …

July 29, 2013 Final Rule on Subcontracting in Effect August 15, 2013

In accordance with provisions of the 2010 Small Business Jobs Act, the SBA has issued a final rule regarding prime contractor reporting and contracting officer oversight with respect to subcontracting plans. The rule, which goes into effect on August 15th, requires …

July 23, 2013 FEMA RFQ Building Materials for Flood Affected Areas in Alaska

The Department of Homeland Security FEMA has a requirement for building materials and equipment for the affected flood areas of Alaska. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (PBA) as a result of this solicitation.  Quotes …

July 9, 2013 DoD Steps Up Contractor Performance Assessments

The Defense Department has completed significantly more contractor performance assessments in recent years, in terms of both number and percentage, a report from the Government Accountability Office says. The department completed more than 33,000 performance assessments in fiscal 2012, compared …

June 5, 2013 FNSB Requesting Public Input on DBE Goals

The Fairbanks North Star Borough has announced its 2013, 2014, and 2015 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 12% for participation on contracts assisted by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).  Written comments, questions, or inquiries regarding the proposed goal will be …

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News & Announcements

  • SBA Launches Onshoring Portal to Advance America’s Economic Comeback May 29, 2025
  • US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs May 27, 2025
  • Help Shape the Future of SAM.gov– Focus Group Participants Needed May 22, 2025
  • The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know May 6, 2025
  • Build America? Buy America? So What? April 3, 2025

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Getting Started
  • FAQ
  • Federal Certification Programs
  • Government Contracting Support
  • Are You Ready for Government Contracting?
  • The 10-Step Approach to Government Contracting
Events & Services
  • Upcoming Training Events
  • Register for Alaska APEX Services
  • On-Demand Training
  • On-Demand Training Through Govology
  • Alaska APEX Annual Government Contracting Events
Procurement Tools
  • Bid Match
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • NAICS Codes and Small Business Size Standards
  • The System for Award Management (SAM)
  • SBA 8(a) Certification
  • Alaska Bidder Preference Program
  • Understanding Source Selection
  • Federal Resources
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  • Alaska APEX Services
  • Contact
  • Impact: Alaska APEX at Work
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