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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

The Importance of Active Registration: Lessons for Federal Contractors

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 6/23/2023

On May 23, 2023, the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) granted a preliminary injunction halting the award and performance of a contract awarded to Cloud Harbor Economics, LLC Cloud Harbor from the Department of Health and Human...more

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2023 #2

PilieroMazza PLLC on 6/8/2023

Debt Ceiling and Spending Deal: H.R. 3746 – Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, signed by President Biden on June 3, 2023, increases the federal debt limit, establishes new...more

GAO Clarifies Stance on Joint Ventures and Facility Clearances

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/2/2021

In a bid protest decision released on Aug. 27, 2021, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has resolved a long-simmering question regarding joint ventures and facility clearances. Specifically, in InfoPoint, LLC,...more

The American Rescue Plan Act – Targeted Grants And Changes To The Paycheck Protection Program

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 3/17/2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This legislation provides additional pandemic relief for small businesses, adds grants for restaurants, increases funding for grants for...more

GSA’s Take on Implementation of Section 889 | Government Contracts & Investigations Blog

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/30/2020

On September 10, 2020, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) hosted a webinar related to its implementation of Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA – the ban relating to certain Chinese telecom companies – and associated...more

Time for A Check Up of Your Firm's Compliance with Government Contracting Standards

PilieroMazza PLLC on 2/26/2016

Some of you may recall that, back in the 1970s, the legendary actor John Wayne appeared in public service announcements urging people to undergo a “check-up.” Now that the New Year has begun, it is a good time for small...more

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