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SBA Looking to End Self-Certification

June 26, 2019 Amid small-business contracting boom, SBA looks to end self-certification for set-aside programs Federal News Network, Jory Heckman, June 25, 2019 With one in four dollars spent in federal contracts now going to small businesses, the Small Business … Continued

Accelerated Contractor Payments Coming Soon

May 22, 2020 DoD to deliver $3B in accelerated contractor payments over coming weeks Federal News Network, Jared Serbu and Scott Maucione, May 4, 2020 Pentagon says it’s made $1.2B in accelerated contract payments so far Just over a month … Continued

New FAR Rule to Benefit Small Business

April 27, 2020 What you need to know about the new small business ‘reserves’ FAR rule Georgia Tech Contracting Education Academy, April 2, 2020 The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been amended to implement regulatory changes made by the Small … Continued

Urgent Message from GSA – COVID-19 PPE Sources Sought!

April 13, 2020 The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of General Supplies and Services (GSS) and Central Office Acquisition Division’s seeking information related to how interested contractors could provide the following item(s): Level 1 Surgical Masks … Continued

SBA Looking to End Self-Certification

June 26, 2019 Amid small-business contracting boom, SBA looks to end self-certification for set-aside programs Federal News Network, Jory Heckman, June 25, 2019 With one in four dollars spent in federal contracts now going to small businesses, the Small Business … Continued

Free Cybersecurity workshop December 20

December 18, 2018 Northrop Grumman offering free cybersecurity workshops for small businesses The US Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs is getting out the word about Northrop Grumman’s free, 8-hour cybersecurity workshop designed especially for small businesses. Offered … Continued

Celebrating National PTAC Day!

September 26, 2018 PTAC’s and their clients mark this first annual event Gallatin, TN – Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) across the country today are celebrating their first annual National PTAC Day, a campaign to honor the collective contracting successes … Continued

PTAC Day Countdown: Celebrating GC Green

September 17, 2018 Celebrating the contracting success of PTAC clients on September 26th Gallatin, TN – A little help can go a long way – with the impact multiplied many times over. Such is the case with San Diego Contracting … Continued

PTAC Day Countdown: Celebrating Linkitall LLC

September 11, 2018 Celebrating the contracting success of PTAC clients on September 26th Gallatin, TN – “I had no idea that the visit at PTAP . . . would be the pivotal change point for my company.”  So writes Markeesha … Continued