Category: Articles

Stay informed on the latest industry topics with our articles. Learn about the rise of ‘whaling’ attacks impacting federal agencies and contractors. Explore the pros and cons of ChatGPT, and discover how OMB is streamlining contracting officer training. Additionally, delve into the revival of earmarks and updates on NAICS codes for WOSB, along with the Prison Camera Law.

The Revival of Earmarks/NAICS updates for WOSB/Prison Camera Law

January 20, 2023 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

The revival of earmarks Earmarks ― or funds offered as favors to individual members of Congress for particular projects ― have made a major comeback, with more than 7,000 worth billions of dollars in the latest deal. What’s interesting about that spike in interest is that earmarks had been basically ruled out by Congress for... Read More

ESOPs Eligible for DOD Pilot Program

December 12, 2022 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

Is your company owned under an employee stock ownership plan? If so, you need to know what’s new from the Department of Defense ― a pilot program allowing contracting officers to award sole-source follow-on contracts to contractors owned 100% by an ESOP. Although sole-source awards already exist for certain small businesses, this program marks the... Read More

Navy Moves to Boost Small Businesses

November 11, 2022 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

Here’s the good news: it appears that significant parts of government contracts are reaching the hands of small business owners via its prime contractors. That’s the intention of the U.S. Navy, which offers five large contracts that are subcontracted into smaller awards, allowing more entrepreneurs to bid for work. Still, the process can use some... Read More

Senate Saves a Small Business Innovation Program

November 9, 2022 By Kiyon Brandford Leave a Comment

By Kiyon Brandford In September 2022, the Senate passed the SBIR & STTR Reauthorization Act of 2022 to renew the sunsetting program for an additional three years. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are designed to encourage small businesses to engage in federal research and development that may eventually... Read More