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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

July 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani on 7/16/2025

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

Bid Protest Minute: Bidders Beware – Clearly Stated Solicitation Requirements Control

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 12/27/2024

On November 15, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest from AtVentures, LLC, a mentor-protégé joint venture, who challenged its exclusion from consideration for award on the basis that it was able to use...more

The Company You Keep: FCA Investigations of 8(a) Program Contractors

Womble Bond Dickinson on 8/12/2024

Federal government contracts are routinely awarded to companies supplying goods and services to U.S. government agencies. According to the Government Accountability Office, in 2023, the federal government committed about $759...more

Are You Taking Advantage of NAICS Codes Appeals To Compete For Small Business Set-Aside Contracts?

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/2/2024

When a federal agency issues a small business set-aside contract, it uses North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes to determine the size standard that will apply to that contract. The agency must select the...more

Don’t Wait Too Long to Bring Your Protest or You’ll Miss Your Opportunity!

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters on 1/8/2021

Pre-award protests can be tricky. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has jurisdiction to hear timely bid protests by interested parties regarding violations of procurement law or regulation. Under GAO rules, a...more

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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 2/27/2018

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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