The DoD Mentor Protégé Program allows large businesses to assist small businesses in developing and enhancing skills, capabilities, and efficiencies. As a result, small businesses can participate more effectively in the federal government, successfully perform contract work and be value-added …

The SBIR 101 class we will conduct on the 11th of January at 10 AM.  This class is for Alaskan small businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and beyond who would like to learn about America’s Seed Fund and connect with the …

On December 14, more than two-thirds of the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a defense policy bill that includes a record $886 Billion in annual military spending and authorizes policies such as aid for Ukraine and push …

Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company …

Updates to the SBA’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan regulations in response to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 Section 870 are changing the circumstances in which a prime contractor can receive credit for lower-tier subcontractors, effective November 13, 2023. …

On November 8, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the BCI to ensure better terms and pricing when the government purchases goods and services. The BCI also ensures the government is deliberate about whom it purchases goods and services from, including …

Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. These Vendor …

The FAR now contains a new provision: 52.201-1, Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. This provision will contain a link to a survey for vendors to complete where they can provide voluntary feedback to state how satisfied they are with various aspects …

The Department of Defense has allowed for the extension of the FY 2023 Service Contract Reporting (SCR) submission date in SAM. For FY 2023 data reporting, the annual SCR submission date of October 31 is extended through January 31, 2024, …

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Executive Order 14026 minimum wage rate that generally must be paid to workers performing work on or in connection with covered contracts will increase to $17.20 per hour. This minimum wage rate will apply …

As we have previously written about in several recent 8(a) articles and updates, which can all be found on our 8(a) landing page here, SBA had previously told all 8(a) participants not pending an 8(a) award to “sit tight” and wait …

It’s official! On September 15, 2023, the Alaska PTAC has rebranded under the name of Alaska APEX Accelerator. The program shifted administration from Defense Logistics Agency to the DOD Office of Small Business Programs and with that shift came a …

On July 27, 2023, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda (Agenda) summarizing nine current and projected rulemakings. Notably, the SBA identified these rules as likely to have a significant economic impact on a large number of small businesses in …

On July 19, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee declared that the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage violated the equal protection rights of a government contractor and prohibited SBA’s use of …

Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. These Vendor …

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new business training program tailored to military spouses entitled “The Military Spouse Pathway to Business Program.” The program supports the recent White House Executive Order 14100, which strengthens economic opportunity for military and Veteran spouses, …

Subcontracting is a hot topic in the federal government contracting world. Large businesses placing bids on federal procurements are often required to have a small business subcontracting plan, while small businesses are limited to exactly how much work they can …

The DOL announced that its Wage and Hour Division will offer online seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders on the requirements for paying prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. Read more here.

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has launched a new initiative that seeks potential partners for its growing Civil Works R&D program. With up to $20 million available for new ERDC partnerships in fiscal year 2024, this historic effort is the …

The General Services Administration announced the launch of two online tools designed to help connect agency buyers with diverse vendors as part of the Biden Administration’s push to advance equity in government procurement. Read more here.