Subcontracting

New Subcontracting Limits Explained

June 2, 2016 Limitations On Subcontracting: Important New SBA Rule Takes Effect June 30, 2016 Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, May 31, 2016 The SBA has issued a final rule implementing the changes to the limitations on subcontracting enacted by Congress … Continued

More on the Ostensible Subcontractor Rule

April 22, 2016 Ostensible Subcontractor Rule: Management Alone Wasn’t Enough Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, March 4, 2016 The prime contractor’s management of a contract wasn’t enough to avoid ostensible subcontractor affiliation where the subcontractor would provide the labor, equipment, and facilities for … Continued

Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation Explained

April 21, 2016 Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation: Beware These “Four Key Factors,” Says SBA OHA Source: SmallGovCon, Steven Koprince, March 14, 2016 Ostensible subcontractor affiliation can arise for many reasons–but a small business may be in grave danger of affiliation with its subcontractor … Continued

APTAC President Chuck Spence Testifies on Subcontracting issues

March 6, 2016 Better compliance with subcontracting requirements is needed, Spence tells Subcommittee Washington, DC – February 25, 2016 – Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) President Chuck Spence appeared before the U.S. House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on … Continued

Defense Industry Economic Diversification Program

February 29, 2016 Quad Cities Chamber RFP: Asset Mapping and Defense Related Economic Base Assessment Source: Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Vicky Miller, February 25, 2016 The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified Consultants with our RFP for the Defense … Continued

Qualified Subcontractors Needed

February 23, 2016 Subcontracting Opportunities with McCann Worldgroup Source: Lauren Linakis,  LaGuardia Community College PTAC, February 18, 2016 McCann Worldgroup is a leading global marketing firm providing today’s marketers with best-in-class strategic and creative services that meet their brand-building needs across … Continued

Be Careful When Employing an Independent Consultant

February 18, 2016 Decision-Makers See Red Flags, Business Owners Wise to Dodge Bull Source: The Business Monthly, Gloria Larkin, February 2, 2016 What is the single biggest myth in government contracting? That can be tough to say, because there are countless … Continued

Size Protest Problems Cannot be Cured After Final Bid Submitted

January 20, 2016 Nonmanufacturer Rule: Post-Proposal Substitutions Don’t Work Source: Smallgovcon, Steven Koprince, January 5, 2016 The nonmanufacturer rule requires, among other things, that the prime contractor supply the end items of a small business manufacturer, or obtain a SBA waiver … Continued