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September 24, 2018 Performance-Based Payments and Progress Payments

The Department of Defense (DoD) is hosting a public meeting on October 10, 2018, to obtain views of experts and interested parties in Government and the private sector regarding revising policies and procedures relating to customary progress payment rates and …

September 21, 2018 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rises in 2019

Another year, another minimum wage increase. On Jan. 1, the minimum wage for employees on covered federal contracts rises to $10.60 per hour, up from $10.35 per hour this year, the Labor Dept. announced.  Covered tipped employees performing work on covered …

September 19, 2018 For Small Contractors, Everyone’s Business Is Marketing

Small contractors need to think seriously about marketing in fiscal 2019 and beyond, about how to integrate it into the corporate culture and use customer touch points and social activity as opportunities to market the company, to tell their story …

September 17, 2018 JBER Opportunities

The 673d Contracting Squadron Construction Team would like Alaskan construction companies to know there are multiple upcoming projects and bid opportunities on JBER. Most of these contracts will be less than 60 days and are under $25K. Interested contractors should regularly check FBO.gov and …

September 10, 2018 Trend of Fewer Contractor Debarments Continue

The number of contractors excluded from government work decreased for the third year in a row, with experts citing increased federal experience in targeting bad players. In fiscal 2017, federal agencies issued 3,640 suspensions, debarments, and proposals for debarment — …

September 10, 2018 Davis Constructors Seeking Subs for Missile Field 4 Construction-Ft. Greely, AK

Davis is currently accepting subcontractor and supplier bids for FTG218D MF4 CP#04 which includes all of the Infrastructure associated with Missile Field 4 (excluding MEB 4) to include; SILO liners, SILO foundations, SIV foundations, utilidors and associated piping, A and …

August 28, 2018 Contract Spending Really Does Increase a Lot in September, USASpending Says

We’re halfway through the government’s fourth quarter, and experienced contractors know what that means–lots of awards on the horizon. According to a fascinating new analysis from USASpending.gov, the fourth quarter spike in contract awards is quite real, and quite significant: the value …

August 17, 2018 NIST to Host CUI Information Security Workshop

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), will host a Workshop providing an overview of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on October 18, 2018. The agenda for the Workshop …

August 13, 2018 Current Trends in Federal Procurement

For government contractors, staying ahead of the curve is critical for success. Knowing about a new law, policy, or program can provide you with a competitive advantage. There are three current trends in federal procurement that are significantly affecting the …

July 10, 2018 Alaska Native Firms Favor Sec. 811 Memos from DOD

The Army, Navy and Air Force are are reported to have agreed to follow reinterpreted guidelines in implementing a law that is believed to have hindered sole-source contracts above $22 million to Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) in the 8(a) Business …

June 29, 2018 New SAM.gov Login Begins June 29 2018

Entities logging in to SAM.gov will now have to create a Login.gov user account. Current SAM.gov usernames and passwords will no longer work. When creating the Login.gov account, it is recommended that users use the email address that had been associated with …

June 28, 2018 Differing Site Conditions

Differing site conditions, commonly referred to as unforeseen site conditions, is a term used in construction contracts to describe a previously unknown condition that, once discovered, will affect a project’s schedule and costs. For this reason, it is important for …

June 18, 2018 Vitalize Alaska- Don’t Miss This Conference!

The Alaska Small Business Development Center and UAA’s Center for Economic Development are partnering to host Vitalize Alaska, Alaska’s premier business conference. This engaging, one-day event will be held on June 27, 2018, at Anchorage’s Hotel Captain Cook, and will feature …

June 11, 2018 SAM Update-Notarized Letter Process Changes!

Please note the following changes: Effective Immediately: Entities that ONLY apply for federal assistance (grants, loans, etc.) no longer need to have an approved notarized letter on file before their registration is activated. They must still mail the original signed …

June 8, 2018 Federal Contracting Goals Met with Record-Breaking $105 Billion to Small Businesses

According to a press release, SBA announced that the federal government met its small business federal contracting goal for the fifth consecutive year, awarding 23.88 percent in federal contract dollars to small businesses totaling $105.7 billion, an increase of $5 billion.  …

May 24, 2018 Defense Innovation Board unveils ‘Ten Commandments of Software’

The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) unveiled an initial version of its “Ten Commandments of Software” at a public meeting last month in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “The Department of Defense (DOD) must be able to develop and deploy software as fast or faster than …

May 21, 2018 “In Scope” vs. “Out of Scope” Modifications: What’s 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 …

April 23, 2018 State of Alaska Online Public Notices

Don’t overlook the procurement opportunities that various State agencies post in the Online Public Notices.  It does have an advanced search tool you can access by clicking here. And, don’t overlook the many bidder preferences that are available to Alaska …

April 11, 2018 SAM Breach Brings New Registration Requirement

GSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is actively investigating alleged, third party fraudulent activity in the System for Award Management (SAM).  At this time, only a limited number of entities registered in SAM are suspected of being impacted by …

March 27, 2018 Alaska DOT&PF Contractors Take Note!

Effective May 15, all contractors will be required to create their bid using the free Bids software provided by the department on its BidExpress site.  Web training for contractors provided by the BidExpress team is scheduled for April 24 and April. …

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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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  • Are You Ready for Government Contracting?
  • The 10-Step Approach to Government Contracting
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  • Register for PTAC Services
  • On-Demand Training
  • Upcoming Training Events
  • Alaska PTAC Annual Government Contracting Conference
  • On-Demand Training Through Govology
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Procurement Tools
  • Bid Match
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • NAICS Codes and Small Business Size Standards
  • The System for Award Management (SAM)
  • SBA 8(a) Certification
  • Alaska Bidder Preference Program
  • Understanding Source Selection
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