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Mentor Protégé Joint Venture Size Determination – A Responsible Manager Must Retain Exclusive Responsibility

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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program allows a large company to joint venture with a smaller firm without the two entities being treated as one for size purposes – so long as a joint venture...more

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The Future of Small Business in Federal Contracting

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For over 60 years, the Small Business Administration has celebrated Small Business Week to highlight the contributions of small and medium-sized businesses to the national economy. The Trump Administration marked this year’s...more

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A Legal Guide to the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the federal government offers a range of programs to support their growth — particularly in the realm of government contracting. One of the most strategic tools...more

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OHA Confirms: SBA Must Consider Operating Agreements in Joint Venture Size Determinations

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A recent Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) decision in the Size Appeal of DecisionPoint-Agile Defense JV, LLC, SIZ-6336 (Feb. 12, 2025) highlights the critical role of a thorough SBA...more

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Changes to SBA’s Mentor-Protégé and Joint Venture Regulations

We continue our discussion of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent final rule on various small business programs. We previously discussed SBA’s changes to the effect of recertifications under multiple award...more

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SBA Update: SBA Clarifies Protégés’ Past Performance and/or Experience Exception

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As PilieroMazza has been reporting, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a final rule updating and clarifying many regulations that impact small businesses. The revised regulations cover a wide range of...more

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SBA Update: Final Rule Significantly Changes Effect of Size/Status Recertifications, Alters M&A Landscape for Government...

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As PilieroMazza outlined on December 17, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued its highly-anticipated final rule (Rule) in response to its August 2024 proposed rule and the hundreds of public comments....more

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Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition

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Government contractors who are members of a tribal nation should be aware of the meetings listed below and a listening session the Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting regarding important developments within the...more

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Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | 2024 Issue 1

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Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2023 #4

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - GAO Confirms Agency Must Consider Experience of Each Partner in a Small Business Joint Venture - Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)—in AttainX, Inc., B-421216,...more

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DOD Issues Final Rule on SBA Joint Venture Eligibility ‎

On October 28, 2022, the Department of Defense’s amendments to FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.219-1 became effective. These changes amended the Federal Acquisition Regulations to be in line with prior changes by the SBA to its...more

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New Small Business Tools from the National Defense Authorization Act

New Past Performance Regulations from the SBA: Section 868 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116–283, required the Small Business Administration (the SBA) to develop regulations that...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 2022 #3

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures - On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide...more

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GSA Pauses Polaris RFPs

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GSA’s Polaris RFPs are on pause after the agency received comments regarding the evaluation of joint ventures. GSA is now assessing whether changes are required to the RFPs and is temporarily pausing the RFPs until further...more

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Proposed Rule Introduces Critical Changes For SBA Contractors

Although many of us have canceled vacations during this (unusual) year, summer is nevertheless upon us. While we wholeheartedly recommend firing up the grill and enjoying the sunshine in the coming months, companies planning...more

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What Small Businesses Must Consider When Using Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures

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Teaming Arrangements under the FAR - Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6, a contractor teaming arrangement is when: 1. Two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime...more

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No Company is an Island – Part 1: Subcontractor Affiliation

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Government Contractors often determine that going it alone is not the best business decision. Whether a small business trying to break into a new industry or a large business seeking niche expertise to support a particular...more

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SBA Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs for All Small Businesses Becomes Effective

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a long-awaited final rule establishing a new, expanded mentor-protégé program that will allow all types of small businesses to qualify as protégés, while retaining, but slightly...more

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