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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small government contractors, the disconnect between the SBA’s updated limitations on subcontracting rule and the FAR’s outdated rules has been very confusing.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 …

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 …

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News & Announcements

  • Is your 8a status reflected in DSBS but not SAM? Here’s what you can do. March 27, 2023
  • PTACs Transitioning to APEX Accelerators March 21, 2023
  • DHS Hosts A Vendor Outreach Matchmaking Event March 21, 2023
  • How not to ruin your chance to bid March 3, 2023
  • Have You Updated the Minimum Wage? Contractors Struggle with Minimum Wage Confusion February 10, 2023

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  • Understanding Source Selection
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