This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the
Continue Reading SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB ProgramsThe Small Business Administration (SBA) finally put an end to self-certifications for the Woman-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB). Starting now and continuing through October 15, 2020, federal contractors that want
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: Mandatory WOSB Certification Deadline Pending
The Small Business Administration (SBA) just rolled out a series of significant changes to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The Final Rule is found here and is
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: New Year, New HubZone Program Regulations
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced December 5 that it is changing the measuring period for calculating average annual gross receipts (revenue) of small businesses to determine small business size
Continue Reading SBA Increases Time Period for Calculating Annual Receipts of Small Businesses from 3 Years to 5 Years for Size Standard Purposes – Effective Jan. 6, 2020
For the first time since 2014, the Small Business Administration (SBA) adjusted size standards for small businesses to keep pace with inflation. Initially posted by the SBA for public
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It has been a long time coming, but it appears that the government will (finally) amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to align with prior changes by the Small Business
Continue Reading Contractor Update: Credit for Lower-Tier Subcontracts toward Small Business Subcontracting Goals
At the end of 2018, the President signed the Small Business Runway Extension Act. Without much fanfare, the Act delivers a major shakeup to the Federal small business community.
Continue Reading Does Your Business Qualify as Small? The Answer Just Got More Complicated
One of the primary benefits offered by the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) mentor-protégé programs is the ability to operate outside the normal rules governing affiliation. Generally speaking, SBA allows
Continue Reading Freedom from Affiliation? Check Your Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Agreement
Please see the following link for Fox Rothschild LLP’s Federal Contractors’ Guide to Small Business Administration Set-Aside Contracts, Size Standards, Size Protests, and Affiliation.
The federal government sets aside
Continue Reading Federal Contractors’ Guide to Small Business Administration Set-Aside Contracts, Size Standards, Size Protests, and Affiliation
As I have covered here before, every small business owner needs to be aware of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) ostensible subcontractor rule.
In a nutshell, ostensible contractor affiliation
Continue Reading SBA: Ostensible Subcontractor Rule in Play Even Between Two Small Firms