Here’s a question for those of you who work in small businesses that are owned by a socially- and/or economically disadvantaged individual or individuals: Has your company ever looked into acquiring an 8(a) Business Development Certification? If so, you’ll want to read on, but be forewarned that you might not like what’s discussed herein. To... Read More
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Budget Delays Ever More Costly to Defense Spending
Here’s what you need to know before reading this article: Federal agencies are financed until March 11 under bipartisan legislation approved by the House, which just averted another shutdown of the federal government. Without that approval, the government would have had to deplete its spending authority on Feb. 18 and, therefore, shutter most of its... Read More
New NDAA Alters Procurement Landscape
President Biden recently authorized more than $700 billion in defense spending when he signed the Fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. Key to the act are the provisions that will shape federal procurement policies and forecast areas, including: Support for Domestic Preferences, Supply Chain Security Congress supports the strong domestic preference requirements that illustrate its... Read More
Dramatic Change Pushes Billions in Business to the GSA Schedule
Dramatic Change Pushes Billions in Business to the GSA Schedule By Gloria Larkin What has caused the dramatic turnaround in the use of GSA Schedules and a direct benefit to companies who have the GSA Schedule contract vehicle? The GSA has developed an incredibly smart service with the mysterious name of MRAS, offering it at... Read More