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It’s Friday and time for another week in review. The kids are finishing up the school year, so get ready parents! There are lots of activities happening in town and as I drive by our local ice cream shop it seems to be constantly filled with kids as they celebrate the beginning of summer. We […]

Once again, an initial awardee has had its award revoked because of a noncompliant joint venture agreement addendum. We see it happen regularly at SmallGovCon. And the decision in Colt-Sunbelt Rentals JV, LLC is yet another data point highlighting that SBA requires strict adherence to the joint venture agreement requirements in 13 C.F.R. § 125.8. […]

Steven Koprince, Govology Legal Analyst and retired founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff will be presenting this webinar to help you understand when a small business subcontracting plan is required for a federal prime contractor. Additionally, the course will cover common oversights and mistakes made by prime contractors in connection with establishing and implementing small business subcontracting plans. […]

If a contracting officer determines that a small business offeror is not qualified to perform under a given solicitation, that typically means the offeror’s proposal will be rejected. But when the rejection deals with responsibility, the offeror may get a second bite at the apple through the SBA’s Certificate of Competency (“COC”) program. Whether this […]

Making a great impression on a government employee involves demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a commitment to meeting their needs and expectations. Government employees typically look…

In the world of federal acquisition, two terms often come up: Commercial Items and Non-Developmental Items (NDIs). These terms, defined in Part 2 of the…

In a noteworthy development impacting federal contractors and entities engaging with the U.S. government, effective March 31st, 2023, the longstanding Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN)…

“Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to…

A reader asks whether working part time impedes them from receiving a Social Security supplement.

Tearing down data silos and achieving data interoperability is a complex and challenging task.

The House passed a bill that would force Biden to halt his hold on a heavy bomb shipment to Israel even as other arms transfers proceed.

Workers may end an official trip early or forgo it altogether for the purpose of accessing medical treatments that may not be accessible while traveling.