CIO-SP4 may be one of the most significant opportunities for both small and large government contractors, particularly those in the healthcare space. The Coalition is pleased to host Cy Alba and Meghan Leemon of...more
6/11/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Bid Solicitation ,
Federal Contractors ,
Joint Venture ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Past Performance ,
Pricing ,
Request for Proposals ,
Set-Asides ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors
Government contractors face so many day-to-day challenges that they rarely have time to think about big strategic goals and how to get there. For any owner thinking about selling in the next five years and any owner who would...more
6/10/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Valuations ,
Buyers ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Mergers ,
Sellers ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
Target Company ,
Webinars
Historically, buyers in M&A transactions have discounted the value of a government contractor with significant revenue from small business set-aside contracts, including contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a),...more
3/24/2021
/ 8(a) Program ,
Acquisitions ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Valuations ,
Buyers ,
Capital Markets ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financing ,
HUBZone ,
Mergers ,
Sellers ,
Set-Aside Contracts ,
Small Business ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Veterans ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
WOSB
Historically, buyers in M&A transactions have discounted the value of a government contractor with significant revenue from small business set-aside contracts, including contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a),...more
2/23/2021
/ 8(a) Program ,
Acquisitions ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Valuations ,
Buyers ,
Capital Markets ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financing ,
HUBZone ,
Mergers ,
Sellers ,
Set-Aside Contracts ,
Small Business ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Veterans ,
Webinars ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
WOSB
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
2/3/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
1/15/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Webinars
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued its first round of formal guidance for the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the second-draw PPP loans, which we first discussed here. SBA also gave...more
In federal contracting, the laws and regulations surrounding data rights and intellectual property (IP) rights can instill fear in many companies, especially small businesses. A misstep could have you assigning unlimited...more
On December 27, 2020, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”). The Act allows a “Second Draw” of...more
While the President vetoed the 2021 NDAA—and has put COVID relief into question—he has not yet acted on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contained the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Key Provisions in the 2021 NDAA for Government Contractors -
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, commonly referred to as “must pass”...more
BUSINESS & CORPORATE -
Got Millennials? Two New Trends for Private Company Boards of Directors -
Recent trends in corporate governance best practices for privately held companies show a shift away from the previous view...more
Join us for the second webinar in the 'In It To Win It' series. A collection of educational webinars to help you build a better business development process. This webinar will address growth strategies for small businesses...more
12/7/2020
/ Business Development ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Buyers ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Midsize Businesses ,
Recertification ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
Webinars
On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a notice in the Federal Register that, among other updates, announced two new forms, 3509 and 3510 (the Forms), related to the Paycheck Protection Program...more
Exceeding your size standard as a small business federal contractor can be a death knell. It can prevent you from bidding new work, recompeting for old work, or with long-term contracts, receiving follow-on options after the...more
10/13/2020
/ 8(a) Program ,
Business Opportunities ,
Business Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
HUBZone ,
Joint Venture ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
SDVOSB ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
WOSB
It is well known to nearly all small business federal contractors (including SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB) that exceeding your size standard can be a death knell. Companies that exceed their size standards are unable to bid...more
10/7/2020
/ 8(a) Program ,
Business Opportunities ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Transfer Agreements ,
Buyers ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
HUBZone ,
Risk Mitigation ,
SDVOSB ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
WOSB
It is well known to nearly all small business federal contractors (including SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB) that exceeding your size standard can be a death knell. Companies that exceed their size standards are unable to bid...more
8/21/2020
/ 8(a) Program ,
Business Opportunities ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Transfer Agreements ,
Buyers ,
Exit Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
HUBZone ,
Risk Mitigation ,
SDVOSB ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
Webinars ,
WOSB
GSA’s $50 billion 8(a) STARS III RFP is galvanizing the government contracting community. With proposals due August 19, 2020, understanding the RFP is critical to submitting a winning proposal.
On August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM...more
GSA’s $50 billion 8(a) STARS III RFP is galvanizing the government contracting community. With proposals due August 19, 2020, understanding the RFP is critical to submitting a winning proposal.
On August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM...more
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES -
CARES Act Section 3610 – Part 1: Confusion and Shifting Sands -
Defense Pricing and Contracting issued draft instructions and requirements for contractors submitting funding...more
As we reported in our previous alert, the bipartisan bill the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, was passed on May 28, 2020 by the House of Representatives. Last night, the Senate passed the bill, which now...more
On May 6, 2020, members of the Senate Finance Committee introduced the Small Business Expenses Protection Act of 2020 (“the Act”), legislation that would allow some small businesses to deduct from their taxes expenses paid...more
On May 5, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) revised their FAQ concerning the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the Paycheck Protection...more
CIO-SP4 may be one of the most significant opportunities for both small and large government contractors during 2020.
Join Cy Alba of PilieroMazza and Reena Bhatia of ProposalHelper as they discuss the potential impacts of...more
4/21/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Bid Protests ,
Business Opportunities ,
Chief Information Officers (CIO) ,
Federal Contractors ,
HUBZone ,
Joint Venture ,
New Rules ,
Past Performance ,
Recertification ,
Request for Proposals ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Webinars
A $2 trillion stimulus package is on the horizon. Meant to address the economic impact of COVID-19, the CARES Act would authorize emergency loans for distressed businesses and establish limits on requirements for employers to...more