A 1099 independent contractor is a subcontractor–not an employee. This guidance comes from the SBA’s major proposed new rule on the limitations on subcontracting, in which the SBA responded to public questions about how independent contractors are to be treated.
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The prime contractor’s management of a contract wasn’t enough to avoid ostensible subcontractor affiliation where the subcontractor would provide the labor, equipment, and facilities for performing the work. In a recent size appeal decision, the SBA Office of Hearings and …
Have you been wondering where all of the contracting opportunities have gone? Been searching but nothing seems to be materializing? According to a recent report in SetAside Alert, November has been the slowest month for small business federal contract activity …
It is a week of hustle and bustle as we celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy the spoils of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. As you make your shopping plans amid the Black Friday hoopla, don’t forget to visit and support the wonderful …
Labor surplus areas are determined by the US Department of Labor, and may change from year to year. If you were in a labor surplus area last year and noted that when completing the reps and certs section of your …
A bidder on a government contract opportunity may rely on the past performance of an affiliated company–but only when the bidder’s proposal demonstrates that the resources of the affiliate will be provided or relied upon for contract performance. This rule …