American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 By: Gloria Larkin More than two months into his term, President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda has come into sharper focus. It started with his approach to the issue that is at the forefront of everyone―including many a contractor’s―minds, with his $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan. It’s centered on stopping the... Read More
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Bet on Biden to Boost Small Business Contracting
Bet on Biden to Boost Small Business Contracting While rioting at the U.S. Capitol, impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump and the inauguration of President Joe Biden have heightened the world’s focus on Washington, the nation’s chief executive has also been focusing on the new business at hand – including simplifying the process... Read More
Polaris GWAC RFP Support
Polaris GWAC RFP Support The new GSA Polaris small business-focused emerging technologies and IT services government-wide acquisition contract draft has been released. If you are a small business, a woman-owned small business or certified as a HUBZone business, contact TargetGov to discuss our full support in your responding to this billion-dollar acquisition vehicle. We have... Read More
SBA Eliminates Separate 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program
By: Gloria Larkin Effective November 16, 2020, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule (85 Fed. Reg. 66146) took effect to eliminate a separate 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program in favor of consolidating it in the All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP.) The intent is to satisfy the Executive Order 13771 issued in 2017,... Read More