The U.S. federal government remains the world’s fortune one customer purchasing every type of service and product. It is a relationship-based marketplace where decision-makers want to know who the vendors are before the bid is awarded. To win more contracts, it is imperative that contractors market effectively and not fall victim to these top five... Read More
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Elimination of Federal Small Business Program Recommended to DOD by Section 809 Panel
The Section 809 Panel just released the final Volume III Report, in which it makes a market-killing recommendation to eliminate most current small business set-asides for Department of Defense (DOD) acquisitions and replace with a five percent price preference option. This is a game-changing recommendation that could eliminate the $61 billion small business market in... Read More
The 2019 NDAA and its Effects on Small Business
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
Who Wins?
By Gloria Larkin No matter who is elected the President of the United States, the federal government will still be the world’s largest customer. This means that over $450 billion dollars in services and products will continue to be contracted for with large and small businesses locally and nationwide. Yes, the federal marketplace is in... Read More