April 20, 2017 27 Percent Of DoD Mentor-Protege Agreements Are Deficient, GAO Says Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, April 13, 2017 The GAO estimates that 27 percent of DoD mentor-protege agreements are deficient. In a comprehensive new report, the GAO says … Continued
February 14, 2017 SBA Processing “All Small” Mentor-Proteges In Eight Days Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, February 7, 2017 The SBA is processing the typical “All Small” Mentor-Protege Program application in a lightning-fast eight days. Speaking at the National 8(a) Association … Continued
February 7, 2017 What contractors should expect from the Trump administration Source: Federal News Radio, David Thornton, January 27, 2017 Government contractors are in the dark about what President Donald Trump’s administration has in store, just like everyone else. But … Continued
January 12, 2017 SBA Corrects Discrepancy in Small Business Joint Venture Rules Source: JD Supra Business Advisor, Megan Connor, January 9, 2017 On December 23, 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a technical correction to its July 25, … Continued
October 28, 2016 SBA Releases “All Small” Mentor-Protege Template & Application Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, October 4, 2016 The SBA has released a sample template mentor-protege agreement, and accompanying application information, for its new “all small” mentor-protege program. The template … Continued
October 11, 2016 SDVOSB & 8(a) Fraud: Prison Sentences Handed Down Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, October 7, 2016 A North Carolina couple is heading to prison after being convicted of defrauding the SDVOSB and 8(a) Programs. According to a Department … Continued
October 5, 2016 SBA to Start Accepting Mentor-Protégé Applications Source: JD Supra Business Advisor, Anne Marie Tavella, September 30, 2016 On Oct.1, 2016, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin accepting applications for the new All Small Mentor-Protégé Program. This … Continued
September 28, 2016 DoD Mentor-Protege Program: Major Changes Proposed Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, September 26, 2016 The proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2016, makes a number of important changes, including adding new eligibility … Continued
September 2, 2016 SBA’s “Universal” Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program’s Impact On Other Agencies Source: SmallGovCon, Candace Shields, August 10, 2016 With the finalization of the new SBA Small Business Mentor Protégé Program, other agencies without statutorily-authorized mentor-protege programs must seek SBA approval … Continued
July 7, 2016 SBA Finalizes “Universal” Small Business Mentor-Protege Program Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, July 22, 2016 The SBA has finalized its “universal” mentor-protege program for all small businesses. In a final rule scheduled to be published in the Federal … Continued
