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Small business federal contracting commentary.
Finalized Increases to Micro-Purchase, Simplified Acquisition, and Other Thresholds
Last year, we noted that the FAR Council (DoD, GSA, and NASA) issued a proposed rule to adjust the statutory acquisition thresholds for inflation. Under 41 U.S.C. § 1908, the federal government must adjust these thresholds every five years to account for inflation. Effective Octo
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 10, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: October 6-10, 2025
Hello, SmallGovCon Readers! It’s been a busy — and bumpy — time in the world of government contracting with the ongoing government shutdown. Still, there are some bright spots: the Senate finally confirmed a new OFPP administrator for the first time since 2019, and the GSA rolled
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 10, 2025
Webinar! The FAR Overhaul: What to expect from FAR 2.0 on October 21, hosted by GT (Georgia Tech) APEX Accelerators
Please join me on October 21 at 12:00pm EDT as I discuss the important new developments for the revolutionary FAR overhaul. GSA has described the FAR overhaul as taking things down to the studs and that it will function like a wobbly bicycle at the start. This presentation will d
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 10, 2025
2025 8(a) Application Updates (Part II): SBA’s 90-Day Final Decision Timeline Delays
Despite various impacts to SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program–both quite recently and over the last couple years (which you can read about here and here, and even listen to me talk about here)–this “golden child” of SBA’s socioeconomic programs remains alive and well. And it
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 9, 2025
It’s National APEX Day!
APEX Accelerators play a crucial yet often underappreciated role in the world of federal government contracting. These programs, formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), serve as vital connectors between small businesses and the complex landscape of gov
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 8, 2025
GAO: SDVOSB Eligibility Required at Time of the Award (Not just Offer) for VA Procurements
Many Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) operate under the assumption that SDVOSB certification is only required at the time of initial offer for SDVOSB set aside contracts. But as one company recently learned the hard way, SDVOSB eligibility for VA procureme
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 7, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 29-October 3, 2025
It’s Friday and time for another week in review. Well, as we all know, this week’s news is all about the government shut down and the impact on federal government contracting. The days ahead remain uncertain, but the impacts of the shutdown are already rippling across the federal
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 3, 2025
FAR 2.0 Update: Small Business Rule of Two Lives on in Part 19 – Small Business
Many federal contractors have heard about the revamping of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Variously called FAR 2.0, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or simply RFO, this project has been undertaken by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition
Koprince Law LLC · Oct 1, 2025
Conference Announcement: ICBS Show, Oklahoma City, October 14-16, 2025
The Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) is hosting its annual ICBSSHOW in Oklahoma City next month. And our very own Gregory Weber will be attending and presenting on federal contracting legal updates. This presentation will be a great way for contractors to stay on top of all
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 30, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 22-26, 2025
Hello, SmallGovCon Readers! It’s Friday and time for another week in review. A potential government shutdown is prominent in this week’s headlines and poses some challenges for federal contractors. As negotiations in Congress drag on, contractors are faced with a lot of uncertain
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 26, 2025
SBA’s SDVOSB Warning: Spell Out Veteran Control in Business Documents and Minutes
It is quite common for businesses in the private sector to share control and duties among many executives or individuals. However, as many who have looked into SBA socioeconomic certifications have found out, to gain certification in a set-aside program, basically all control nee
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 26, 2025
OHA: Size Protest Review Must be More Than a Rubber Stamp
As Federated Maritime, LLC, SBA SIZ-6360, 2025 demonstrates, an agency’s review of a size protest must be more than just a surface-level review and a rubber stamp. This size appeal started with a disappointed bidder (here, the Appellant) that questioned the relationship between F
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 24, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 15-19, 2025
Happy Friday. Federal contracting is seeing a lot of movement lately. Contractors, as usual, must stay flexible as the federal acquisition world and rules keep shifting. With regulatory updates rolling out and fresh talk of bid protest reforms, contractors have a lot to keep up w
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 19, 2025
A Refresher on How the Small Business Rule of Two Generally Works
We have talked a good deal about the Small Business Rule of Two (not to be confused with the separate VA rule of two for veteran-owned businesses) over the years. The (very) general gist of the rule is this: If the procurement is above the simplified acquisition threshold, the ag
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 18, 2025
FAR 2.0 Update: Part 8 – Required Sources of Supplies and Services
Many federal contractors have heard about the revamping of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Variously called FAR 2.0, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or simply RFO, this project has been undertaken by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 15, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 8-12, 2025
The Week in Review includes quite a few updates from the federal procurement world. Federal contractors should take note of several major updates. These include: - A new GSA streamlining office - DoD finalized CMMC rules - Increased federal IT spending overall You can read more a
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 12, 2025
FAR 2.0 Update: Part 6 – Competition
Many federal contractors have heard about the revamping of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Variously called FAR 2.0, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or simply RFO, this project has been undertaken by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 11, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 1-5, 2025
Happy Friday and happy September! We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. It’s that time of year when everything starts to shift. The chill in the air and the marketing of pumpkin spice fills your social media feeds. My kids are back in school and football is back in session a
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 5, 2025
Why File: An Appeal of SBA’s 8(a) Program Denial
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program) is a popular set-aside program that provides a lot of opportunities for small businesses. In hopes of becoming one of those successful businesses, it is common for a company to inv
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 4, 2025
SmallGovCon Attorney-Author Stephanie Ellis, Discusses Small Business Contracting goals on “The Federal Drive”
I recently had the opportunity to discuss small business contracting goals with Terry Gerton, host of “The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton.” This was a follow-up to a post I wrote in July regarding the changing landscape of federal small business government contracting requiremen
Koprince Law LLC · Sep 3, 2025
SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 25-29, 2025
Happy Friday and happy Labor Day weekend! Labor Day was established to honor the hard work and achievements of American workers. It originated in the late 19th century during a time of growing labor movements advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable hour
Koprince Law LLC · Aug 29, 2025
SBA Proposes Increases to Receipts-Based Size Standards
Every five years the SBA is supposed to review some of its size standards. In August 2025, the SBA issued a proposed rule which would increase the size standard for over two hundred and sixty industries. As the proposed rule explains in great detail, SBA increased size standards
Koprince Law LLC · Aug 29, 2025
Check out SmallGovCon’s own Nicole Pottroff on the T.W.I.G. Podcast Discussing 8(a) Program Updates
Partner Nicole Pottroff recently appeared on the GovGenie This Week in Government Contracting (T.W.I.G.) Podcast. The topic was Navigating New SBA 8(a) Rules: What You Need to Know. It was a great time speaking with the hosts of that podcast, including Abraham Xiong. Check out th
Koprince Law LLC · Aug 29, 2025
Govology Webinar: Avoiding Common Bid Protest Mistakes, September 11, 2025
Bid protests are an unavoidable part of federal contracting—and they seem to be happening more often as competition grows. What many contractors don’t realize is that the outcome of a protest is often determined before it’s even filed. Understanding the rules, timelines, and proc
Koprince Law LLC · Aug 28, 2025
GAO Report Discusses Potential Reforms for Fee Shifting and Enhanced Pleading Standards in Protests
It’s no secret to anyone that the landscape of federal government contracting has been rapidly changing in recent years. For instance, there have been concerns that mentor-protégé joint ventures under the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program have been too successful. More recently, chang
Koprince Law LLC · Aug 25, 2025