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Small business federal contracting commentary.
GAO Sustains Protest to Solicitation’s Implementation of Randolph-Sheppard Act
GAO recently sustained a protest to the terms of a solicitation incorporating the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA). The RSA is a statutorily-prescribed preference for blind individuals in the operation of vending facilities (which include cafeterias, snack bars, and automatic vending
Koprince Law LLC · May 9, 2022
Industrial Expansion: Proposed New Size Standards for Manufacturing and Other Industries with Employee-Based Size Standards
The SBA’s regulations state it will examine monetary-based size standards (e.g., receipts, net income, assets) at least once every five years and determine if adjustments are needed to those standards at such time. 13 C.F.R. § 121.102. But what about employee-based size standards
Koprince Law LLC · May 5, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 2-6, 2022
Happy Friday, Readers! The lilacs are blooming and this spring seems to be a particularly good year for them. We are enjoying their sweet scent as we stroll through the neighborhood when we get a dry day to do so. April showers are carrying over into May and we are all ready for
Koprince Law LLC · May 4, 2022
The FAR will Soon Allow Small Business Set-Asides Outside the US
Small business federal contractors may soon want to think about getting new luggage. The FAR will be updated to allow for–but not require–small business set-asides in overseas procurements. This has the potential to open up a substantial number of contracting opportunities to sma
Koprince Law LLC · May 3, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 25-29, 2022
Happy Friday, Readers! It’s time for another addition of the Week in Review. This week saw a lot of interesting updates, including lots of programs for small business owners, a little news on CMMC, and some new initiatives to help contractors navigate the federal marketplace. Cat
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 29, 2022
Back to Basics: Size Protests and Appeals
When a business is poised to win a federal contract award set aside for small businesses, there is always the potential for a competitor to challenge that award on the basis that the proposed winner is not actually a small business based on SBA’s size and affiliation rules. Or, i
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 27, 2022
Top of the Class: 8(a) Early Graduation
The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is the crème de la crème of federal government contracting and there are two ways for an individual and its business to get into the program. First, individuals can gain admission to the program by being a member of one of the recognize
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 27, 2022
The DFARS Approach to Data Rights
We have discussed data rights in the general federal government context, now it is finally time to look at the DFARS’ approach to this area of intellectual property. One thing: The DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulation Systems) does not replace the FAR. It is a supplement, not a
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 21, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review, April 18-22, 2022
Happy Friday, Readers! I hope you had a very productive week. It’s hard to believe that we are almost through the month of April already and It won’t be long before the kids are out of school. Parents get ready!!! The world of federal government contracting just seems to get busi
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 21, 2022
Back to Basics: The Nonmanufacturer Rule
To qualify as a small business under most set-aside or sole-source contracts seeking manufactured products or supplies, SBA’s regulations require an offeror to be the item’s manufacturer or, alternatively, comply with the nonmanufacturer rule. In this post, we’ll discuss qualifyi
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 19, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 11-15, 2022
Hello, readers and happy Friday! The trees are starting to bloom here in the Midwest and they are beautiful but they have many of us sneezing. A small price to pay for warmer weather and a beautiful spring landscape. Am I right? This week in the federal government landscape world
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 13, 2022
MyGovWatch Live: The B2G Roundtable with Federal Contracts Attorney Nicole Pottroff: April 20, 2022 @ 1:00pm EDT
Please join this informative Q & A session hosted by Nick Bernardo, the president and founder of MyWatchGov.com, as he speaks with Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC’s equity partner, Nicole Pottroff, on April 20, 2022 at 1:00pm EDT. Nick has extensive experience helping “companies of
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 13, 2022
Polaris: GSA Releases Solicitations, New Q&A
GSA recently released new solicitations for the Small Business Pool and the Women Owned Small Business Pool. The Q&A has some additional details on the Polaris solicitation. As we’ve written about, the purpose of the Polaris solicitation is to provide federal agencies with inform
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 13, 2022
Back to Basics: 8(a) Program Eligibility
In a recent post, we discussed the basics of SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, including general information, benefits, program terms, and how to apply. This follow-up post focuses on the basics of SBA’s 8(a) eligibility requirements, discussing those in greater detail. To
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 11, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 4-8, 2022
Happy Friday, Readers! Our hometown Kansas Jayhawks won the NCAA National Basketball Championship and it’s an understatement to say that we are very excited about it here in Lawrence, Kansas. Thousands of people took to the streets in downtown Lawrence on Saturday night to celebr
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 7, 2022
New Senate Bill Takes Aim at Organizational Conflicts of Interest
These days it often seems like both sides of the congressional aisle cannot agree on anything and bipartisan support is in short supply. However, one thing that Congress can agree on is the fact that organizational conflicts, which can lead to unfair advantages, have no place in
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 4, 2022
Back to Basics: SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program
If you’re a small business owner interested in government contracts, you’ve probably heard about the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. The 8(a) Program itself is complex, and its eligibility rules are some of stricter rules out there; but its potential benefits are tremend
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 4, 2022
Event: Government Contracts Update with UTSA PTAC
Our attorneys will be presenting a Government Contracts Legal Update 2022 in cooperation with The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development PTAC. We will provide a comprehensive update on the most important government contracting legal changes of late
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 1, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 28-April 1, 2022
Happy April 1st, everyone! In honor of April Fools’ Day, here are some noteworthy pranks over the years. In 1957, the BBC reported that Swiss farmers were experiencing a record spaghetti crop and showed footage of people harvesting noodles from trees. In 1985, Sports Illustrated
Koprince Law LLC · Apr 1, 2022
SBA Issues Final Rule Increasing Some Size Standards
SBA has issued final rules updating some of its size standards. Below are highlights from the recent size changes. Be sure to review the particular NAICS code on any upcoming solicitations to see if one of these increased size standards applies. SBA has issued final rules updatin
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 31, 2022
Introducing: SmallGovCon’s “Back to Basics” Posts Series
We at SmallGovCon try to stay cognizant of the fact that there are new contractors every day, as well as seasoned contractors venturing into the federal government contracting realm every day. As such, we are proudly introducing our new Back to Basics series of posts that will (y
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 29, 2022
Back to Basics: Joint Ventures
Many of our readers are familiar with a number of the nuances of joint ventures. In fact, in the past few years, many of you have utilized this nifty little concept! That said, for those of you newer to the government contracting business (and as a refresher for those who have be
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 29, 2022
SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 21-25, 2022
Happy Friday, Readers. It’s been an exciting March Madness so far and we are looking forward to our hometown Kansas Jayhawks basketball game later today. There have been some major upsets and we are hoping the Jayhawks can hang in there on the road to the championship. Fingers an
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 25, 2022
Limitations on Subcontracting Part 1: What They Are and How They Apply
Congratulations! Your woman-owned small business (WOSB), Sun Corp, has just been awarded a contract. This particular contract was set aside for WOSBs, meaning only WOSBs may be considered for award. Small Corp is a relatively new company, and you have determined that you will nee
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 24, 2022
Webinar Event: UTSA SBDC – Top 10 Common Legal Mistakes for Federal Contractors
Join me at the UTSA SBDC Government Contracting Conference – Building Business in Government Markets. I’ll be discussing how federal contractors can avoid common legal mistakes. The event is March 30, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM central, and there are lots of interesting topics,
Koprince Law LLC · Mar 23, 2022