Recently, the President signed into law the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA/ H.R. 5515) for Fiscal Year 2019, which included several provisions affecting government contractors. This annual NDAA process addresses military funding requirements and commits the Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies to specific rules, regulations, and laws. Read below to... Read More
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Myths & Realities of 8(a) Certification: Golden Ticket or Not?
The federal government’s 8(a) Business Development Program (8a) is misunderstood and often misrepresented. There are many misperceptions, with the most common being that the program is only for minority individuals, that one must be certified as 8a in order to win contracts and once certified, you are guaranteed business. In reality, anyone can be considered... Read More
Do You Really Understand Your Target Audience?
When working within the federal marketplace, it is critical to allocate resources wisely in order to reach the right audience. This means two things: targeting the proper government agencies and understanding what decision makers are within those agencies. You may get caught up in responding to Requests for Proposals (RPFs), Sources Sought Notices, or in... Read More
Fiscal Year 2018 NDAA Includes Key Provision for Government Contractors
By Gloria Larkin  On November 16, 2017 Congress passed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes a provision directing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to study small business participation on Multiple Award Contracts. The SBA study is in response to a Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) study revealing that women small business... Read More