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October 15, 2024 Final Rule on CMMC Program Published

On October 11, the final program rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program was published on the Federal Register. This final rule is aimed at streamlining the process associated with small- and medium-sized businesses in the Defense Industrial …

October 1, 2024 Cybersecurity in Federal Contracting – CMMC Level 1

All business owners are aware of the term cybersecurity, and have a basic understanding of its importance.  Most are aware of terms such as Data Breach, Ransomware, Phishing, Trojan Horse, and Malware Attack, and there are many, many more.  As …

September 17, 2024 DHS Listing of Prime Contractors Looking for Subs

This list provides information on large business Prime Contractors who are interested in subcontracting with small, small and disadvantaged, women-owned small, HUBZone-certified, 8(a), veteran-owned small, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

August 29, 2024 DLA’s Mentor-Protégé Program to Help Small Businesses with Contracting, Technical Processes

“We were very interested in starting our program through the DoD umbrella to help us with creating a resilient industrial base,” Daniele Kurze said. The Defense Department’s “oldest continuously operating federal” program is coming to the Defense Logistics Agency. The …

August 7, 2024 New Tribal SSBCI business program launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC

Alaska is breaking ground for Tribal economies statewide by launching the largest State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Program consortium in the nation with 125 of Alaska’s federally recognized tribes. Dedicated to Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI), the …

August 1, 2024 VOSB Program Possibly Expanding? Congress Take Next Step Towards VOSB Expansion

The Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Program has long held a sort of unheralded position in SBA and federal contracting. Unlike its much more expansive counterpart, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program, the VOSB Program only allows for set asides …

July 8, 2024 Federal Departments Announce about $280 Million in Funding for Alaska Projects

Three departments of the U.S. government have announced they have awarded about $280 million in new funding for transportation and energy projects in Alaska, money made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction …

July 1, 2024 SBA Certification System Upgrade

The SBA is upgrading how businesses apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications. SBA will pause all certification applications starting August 1st to implement a planned upgrade across all of SBA’s certification systems. Learn more about these upgrades >>

June 13, 2024 1-Year Extension of WOSB Program Recertification

On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator issued a program update to firms participating in the Women Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program).  The announcement provided SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically …

May 29, 2024 More Buy America Requirements Ahead

FHWA is proposing to roll back a Buy America waiver and a majority of contractors believe it will add time and cost to ensure compliance. For more than 40 years, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has maintained a Buy America waiver …

May 23, 2024 DUNS Numbers Are Done

The longstanding “DUNS” number proprietary identifiers for federal contractors have been removed from all General Services Administration-owned systems and no longer appear in SAM.gov searches, views or extracts, the GSA announced. The DUNS numbers were owned by Dun & Bradstreet. …

May 16, 2024 Impact of 11th Circuit’s Sovereign Immunity Waiver Decision on Tribally-Owned Businesses in SBA’s 8(a) Program

On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a sweeping decision impacting sovereign immunity for tribally-owned government contractors. The first-of-its-kind appellate decision concludes that by participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) …

May 2, 2024 Fraud Alert: Fake Government Requests for Quotes

Be aware of fake government requests for quotes. Scammers send fraudulent requests through so-called “spoofed” email addresses to obtain quotes, and at times even receive goods from you that you will never see payments for. Take a moment to review …

April 29, 2024 Corporate Transparency Act Updates

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 has significant implications for government contractors and commercial businesses. This client alert summarizes recent developments in the CTA—including constitutionality, physical office requirements, unpopulated joint ventures, and substantial …

March 27, 2024 Federal Highway Administration approves Alaska DOT&PF STIP

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued an approval of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) four-year spending plan. FHWA identified six out of the 234 projects and programs submitted, to be addressed …

March 22, 2024 Sullivan, Murkowski Welcome $125 Million For Rural Energy In Alaska

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) today welcomed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement of up to $125.1 million for five energy development projects in Alaska. DOE awarded the funds under its Energy Improvement in Rural or …

February 29, 2024 Women in Construction Week March 3-9 2024

Celebrate Women in Construction Week March 3-9 with networking opportunities, learning opportunities, and a job fair. Events will be held throughout the week at different locations; visit the tNAWIC Alaska Chapter site for more information.

February 27, 2024 SBA Announces Statutory Increases for Surety Bond Guarantee Program

Change Will Give Small Businesses Access to Projects up to $9 Million and Federal Contracts up to $14 Million Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 …

February 20, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act: Updates, Requirements, and Enforcement for Small Businesses

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been a hot topic for small business owners since its inception. As we approach its effective date on January 1, 2024, it’s crucial to understand CTA’s implications for small businesses. Below, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Business & …

January 26, 2024 U.S. Small Business Cybersecurity Resources Lollapalooza

Twelve Federal Agencies describe their services to U.S. Small Businesses and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).  Free and Open to the Public.   Join hundreds of U.S. Small Businesses and ten federal agencies to talk about their services created to assist US Small …

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News & Announcements

  • The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know May 6, 2025
  • Build America? Buy America? So What? April 3, 2025
  • Spring Cleaning Tips for Contractors March 31, 2025
  • 2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors March 21, 2025
  • BOI is BACK OFF: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act March 4, 2025

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