By Gloria Larkin In a recent memo to its Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget has updated the certification process for contracting officers in its effort to streamline the training and credentialing of talent. In short, OMB outlined changes to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting standards that align... Read More
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A Big ‘W’ for Small Businesses
A Big ‘W’ for Small Businesses By Gloria Larkin There was great news for small business contractors in early November, when the Oakland, Md.-based HUBZone Council announced a huge win. The good word came after the Department of Defense (DoD) released its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 update, which concerns the agency’s efforts to enhance the cybersecurity practices... Read More
SBA Suspends Requirements for Federal Construction Contracts and Expands HUBZones
SBA Suspends Requirements for Federal Construction Contracts and Expands HUBZones By Gloria Larkin Some members of the small business community have a new avenue to explore as it continues to seek relief from the pandemic, as the Small Business Administration (SBA) has suspended the bona fide place of business requirement for 8(a) construction contracts. The... Read More
Fed Agencies Reining In the LPTA
Fed Agencies Reining In the LPTA By Gloria Larkin The Department of Defense (DOD) recently joined the General Services Administration and National Aeronautics and Space Administration in amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The change will implement Section 880 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The... Read More