PTACs can help obtain expedited CAGE codes September 12, 2017 – Due to the emergency situation caused by the hurricanes, some contracting offices are using authority to waive the requirement for SAM registration per FAR 4.1102(a)(3)(iii) and part 18.102 in … Continued
By Chuck Schadl, Group Manager of Government Contracting Services, Georgia Tech University The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a directive allowing federal agencies engaged in emergency relief activities to raise dollar thresholds at which streamlined procurement rules can be used. … Continued
GSA reminds contractors about this important contracting platform The US General Services Adminstration (GSA) reminds all contractors that when national emergencies or disasters such as floods and hurricanes occur, supplies and services need to be procured and rushed to the … Continued
Public comments sought regarding regulations to repeal, replace, or modify On August 15, 2017, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) released a request for information (“RFI”) seeking input from the public as to which SBA regulations should be repealed, replaced, … Continued
February 16, 2017 New DHS Acquisition Rules Proposal Could Disrupt Contracts, Hurt Small Business Source: MeriTalk, Eleanor Lamb, January 30, 2017 President Donald Trump on Monday celebrated a new executive order designed to eliminate regulations on small businesses. But a … Continued
October 4, 2016 Federal Contractors Must Give Paid Leave Under Final Rule Source: Bloomburg BNA, Ben Penn, September 30, 2016 Paid sick leave must be provided to employees on federal contracts awarded starting Jan. 1, 2017, under a new final … Continued
August 11, 2016 What’s the “CFR” and Why Is It So Important to Me? Source: Government BookTalk, Ed Kessler, July 19, 2016 If you’re a GPO Online Bookstore regular or public official you probably know we’re speaking about the “Code … Continued
March 11, 2016 DoD proposes DFARS amendment to create awareness of contractors’ independent R&D Source: The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech, Chuck Schadl, March 3, 2016 The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing to amend to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) … Continued
March 8, 2016 COs prohibited from making awards to companies with felonies or delinquent taxes Source: The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech, Chuck Schadl, February 26, 2016 The Federal Acquisition Regulation has been updated to “prohibit the Federal Government from … Continued
February 12, 2016 SBA changes the definition of what it means to be a small wholesaler Source: The Washington Post, Aaron Gregg, January 28, 2016 The U.S. Small Business Administration, the federal agency that provides loans and other assistance for small … Continued
