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Five things to know about an 8(a) bona fide place of business

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Eligibility to bid for construction contracts in the 8(a) program can be a maze to navigate for small businesses.  The lifeblood for these companies is identifying and becoming eligible to bid for these prized solicitations.  As a new 8(a) entity, or one looking to branch out, you may be wondering how to establish a bona fide place of business.

In order to qualify for construction contracts in the 8(a) program, offerors are required to have a bona fide place of business (or BFPOB) within the established geographic area.  This post will walk you through when and how to request a determination from the SBA, and when to expect a decision.

Before we get to the five things, one important resource for the 8(a) Program to review when questions arise is the SBA standard operating procedure.  But, if you don’t have time to read all 300 pages and the corresponding regulations, we will walk you through the process.

Continue reading at:  SmallGovCon

CRS Report: Small businesses and COVID-19, relief and assistance resources

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CRS has updated its insight report regarding available resources for small businesses that are directly affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and seeking economic relief and assistance.

For an analysis of the small business provisions contained in various congressional legislation throughout the pandemic, see CRS Report R46284, COVID-19 Relief Assistance to Small Businesses: Issues and Policy Options.  For businesses interested in supporting COVID-19 mobilization efforts, see CRS Insight IN11419, COVID-19: Selected Federal Resources for Businesses Seeking to Assist with Research and Manufacturing Efforts.  For a list of CRS products related to COVID-19, see the CRS COVID-19 Resources page.

DoD OSBP hosting webinar on how small businesses can identify and pursue contracting opportunities on April 21st

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The DoD OSBP welcomes Ms. Vicky Mundt Associate Director, Office of Small Business Programs as the next speaker in the Defense Small Business Webinar Series.

Ms. Mundt will provide insights into how small businesses can identify and pursue contracts with DOD.  This webinar is open to all but geared toward small businesses, small business liaison offices, and PTAC representatives.

You can sign-up to attend the webinar at the: DAU Website

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a small business virtual event on May 6th

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Join the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Small Business Program for a FREE Small Business Exchange Virtual Event.  Discover strategies to become a successful small business subcontractor.  Large Prime contractors are seeking small businesses to help them achieve small business goals.  Become familiar with the NRC’s subcontracting opportunities.  Gain valuable insight on how to leverage your small business as a subcontractor.  Learn how to search for upcoming prime and subcontract opportunities, navigate historical contract data, and leverage your small business status as a subcontractor.  What to expect: A virtual event packed with information including targeted upcoming NRC subcontract opportunities and helpful resources from partnering organizations.  Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any questions.

 

Date: May 6, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon EDT
Location: Online
How to Register:  CLICK HERE

The NRC provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities where appropriate.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Anne Silk, NRC Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, at Anne.Silk@nrc.gov or call directly at 301-287-0745.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  Two weeks’ advance notice is requested to try to ensure availability; however, every effort will be made to address a request for reasonable accommodations with less notice.

 

We look forward to meeting you virtually!If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Lourdes Martin-Rosa, email: Lmr@govbizsolutions.com.

Again, to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-nuclear-regulatory-commission-small-business-exchange-virtual-event-tickets-143739513755

Minority-owned small business government contracting guides

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The blog Government Contracts Insights has published a series of posts (4 total) specific to federal government contracting as a minority-owned small business.  You can find links to the four posts below:

  1. Roadblocks inherent to the public procurement process for minority-owned businesses
  2. Overview of SBA contracting assistance programs
  3. Guide to the 8(a) and HUBZone programs
  4. Access to capital opportunities for minority-owned businesses

GSA Region 4 OSDBU hosting small business webinar

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The General Services Administration, Region 4, Regional Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization his holding a webinar entitled “Small Business Contracting & Support During COVID-19.”

Join GSA for a collaborative discussion on federal contract opportunities with various Federal Agencies during COVID-19.

In addition, learn about the second phase of the PPP loan process via the Small Business Administration.

Participating Federal Agencies:

  • U.S. General Services Administration
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Center for Disease Control
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

DATE:  Wednesday, May 6, 2020

TIME:  2:30 – 4:00 pm, ET

Web-Conferencing via MeetingSpace.

Webinar URL will be provided once you register:  REGISTER HERE

This event is free of charge, but space is limited.

For more information on this event or for special accommodations, please contact r4smallbiz@gsa.gov

Podcast: The state of small business contracting

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This week Ken Dodds, government contracting industry expert at Live Oak Bank, and David Black, partner and co-chair of Holland & Knight’s Government Contracts Group, joined The Federal News Network’s Off the Shelf  podcast for a wide ranging discussion on the state of federal small business contracting.

Dodds and Black took a look at the government’s performance drivers in meeting small business prime contract goals.

They also provided key insights on the state of the federal small business market what small businesses need to know about category management, Best-In-Class contracts, and interagency contracting.

Dodds and Black also shared insights on key regulatory and oversight trends for small business subcontracting plans and what it means for both small and large businesses, and took a look at trends in mergers and acquisitions and the growing criticality of supply chain risk management and what it all means for the federal market.

Listen to the Podcast at:  Federal News Network

Proposed bi-partisan legislation could mean changes for small businesses

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Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills that could mean big changes for small businesses.

The first, the “Capturing All Small Businesses Act,” H.R. 5130, aims to change the way that the Small Business Administration (SBA) calculates a company’s number of employees for the purpose of determining that company’s size.  This act was authored by House Small Business Committee members Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK).  Rep. Veasey’s website, describes the act as “bipartisan legislation that will protect our nation’s small businesses against being prematurely forced out of the ‘small’ business category due to sudden growth.”

Continue reading at:  GovCon Examiner

False Claims Act: The risks to small business government contractors

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“False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors” is the fifth episode of “Ex Rel. Radio,” a multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends.

In this episode, Firm Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act relates to small business programs, potential risks these companies face, and strategies for avoiding a potentially costly FCA claim.

Listen to the podcast at:  JD Supra

Hartsfield-Jackson designates restaurant spots for small businesses

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As Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport puts contracts up for bid for new restaurants, half of the contracts are designated for small businesses.

The airport concessions business is dominated by longtime concessionaires and large multinational firms with hundreds of locations around the world that have expertise in operating in the unpredictable, security-restricted, round-the-clock environment of an airport.

That can make it difficult for small, local restaurateurs to win a contract at the world’s busiest airport.

Continue reading at:  AJC

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