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June 12, 2019 Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Technical Difficulties

SBA has been having ongoing problems with their GLS and DSBS sites

May 28, 2019 “In Scope” vs. “Out of Scope” Modifications: GAO Explains The Difference

An agency may modify a contract without running afoul of the Competition in Contracting Act, so long as the the modification is deemed “in scope.” An “out of scope” modification, on the other hand, is improper–and may be protested at GAO.

May 9, 2019 Size Standard Methods Shift

A revised methodology for the Small Business Administration’s size standards went into effect on April 11.

May 6, 2019 The Topsy-Turvy World of State and Local Bid Protests

Many contractors are familiar with the well-established processes of federal bid protests.  Less known is the dizzying variety of procedures applicable to state and local bid protests.  Each jurisdiction has its own rules — in terms of timing, protestable issues, …

April 22, 2019 Thinking of Forming a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture? Timing Matters

If you are thinking of forming a mentor-protégé joint venture to pursue a particular set-aside contract, it is critical that your timing has enough built-in cushion to ensure that all of the necessary approvals and entity-formation steps are accomplished before you submit …

April 8, 2019 Seven Pitfalls in Government Subcontracting

It is popular and generally wise advice that if you seek to be a government prime contractor, start as a government subcontractor. It can be an excellent training ground and acclimation environment to the many differences and nuances between government …

April 1, 2019 Is DUNS Done?

The General Services Administration awarded a $41.8 million contract to Ernst and Young LLP to provide entity validation services of federal contractors for up to five years.  The move is part of the government’s transition away from the “DUNS” identifier, …

February 25, 2019 ‘Buy American’ Requirements to Agency Procurements Expands

President Trump on Thursday added details to his earlier “Buy American” push with a new executive order instructing all agencies to “maximize the use of iron and aluminum as well as steel, cement, and other manufactured products produced in the …

February 8, 2019 SBA Ready to Assist Alaska Businesses and Residents Affected by the Earthquake

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Alaska businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Linda McMahon announced. The declaration covers the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Matanuska‑Susitna Borough …

February 1, 2019 Federal Contractors May Be Able to Recover Costs Caused by the Government Shutdown

The current government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and many federal contractors are incurring costs as a result of shutdown-related work stoppages and delays. Luckily, many federal contracts contain clauses that provide a potential avenue for recovery …

January 10, 2019 Government Shutdown Information for Federal Contractors

Deadlines are deadlines, even if no one is there to check. Federal contractors large and small should be prepared for a long government shutdown. But what about the contracting opportunities currently in play? Unless an agency contracting office has given specific …

January 2, 2019 DoD Issues Final Guidance for Security Compliance with NIST SP 800-171

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued final guidance for requiring activities to assess contractors’ System Security Plans (SSPs) and their implementation of the security controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171.  A draft …

December 20, 2018 Information for Businesses Affected by the November Earthquake

If your business has been adversely affected by the earthquake that struck Alaska on November 30, 2018, there are a few things you should know and consider immediately:  Look at your business insurance policy to see if you have “business …

December 19, 2018 Air Force Is Pitching 3 Technology Topics for Fast Track Funding

The US Air Force is starting a new initiative to engage tech start up companies in its SBIR program. The Air Force intends to invest $40 million in contracts over in two days.The first step is to submit a five …

December 10, 2018 Limitations on Subcontracting: FAR Council Finally Proposes Rule Change

For small government contractors, the disconnect between the SBA’s updated limitations on subcontracting rule and the FAR’s outdated rules has been very confusing.  For more than two years, the FAR and SBA regulation have used different formulas to determine compliance, and the …

November 27, 2018 GSA consolidates 24 contract schedules into one products-and-services offering

The General Services Administration delivered on its long-awaited promise to reform the Multiple Awards Schedule program Tuesday, announcing plans to condense 24 contract vehicles into a single offering for products and services. Administrator Emily Murphy said in a statement that …

November 20, 2018 SBA Issues Major Proposed Rule Changes to HUBZone Program

Last month, the SBA issued major proposed rule changes to the HUBZone program. This is the first comprehensive revision to the HUBZone rules since the program’s implementation nearly 20 years ago, and the changes are intended to improve the predictability and stability …

November 16, 2018 Doing Business with Federal Government in Interior Alaska FY19 & FY20 – Military Presentation Handouts

Thank you everyone for attending the Wainwright/Eielson Industry day event at both the Fairbanks and Anchorage locations!  It was a wonderful exchange of information between contracting staff and business owners.  The event even made the news station in Fairbanks.  To …

October 4, 2018 VA, SBA Change Vet Verification Effective October 1

The Veterans Affairs Dept. and Small Business Administration put into effect final rules that modify how veteran-owned small businesses are defined and verified.  Under the VA and SBA final rules, which went into effect on Oct. 1, the VA agreed to …

October 3, 2018 Bills Impact Women-Owned Firms

The House of Representatives recently passed a number of bills last week that will impact women-owned firms doing business with the federal government: Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 6369) Small Business Runway Extension Act (H.R. 6330) Clarity on Small …

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News & Announcements

  • VA’s Pathfinder Website Is Live June 23, 2022
  • House Passes Bill Increasing Importance of Subcontracting Plan Performance as an Evaluation Factor June 22, 2022
  • A Few Basics About the New Entity Validation Process in SAM.gov June 16, 2022
  • GSA Strengthens Supply Chain with New Monitoring Process to Bolster Federal Marketplace June 16, 2022
  • DOD Exploring Requirements for Service Providers Under CMMC June 10, 2022

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  • Upcoming Training Events
  • Alaska PTAC Annual Government Contracting Conference
  • On-Demand Training Through Govology
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  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • NAICS Codes and Small Business Size Standards
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  • SBA 8(a) Certification
  • Alaska Bidder Preference Program
  • Understanding Source Selection
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