NAICS codes matter because they determine whether a business qualifies for SBA's lucrative and exclusive small business set-aside contracts. Recently, SBA made several changes to size thresholds and size calculation. In addition, several industries have also been rearranged in the most recent NAICS manual...
It’s no secret that federal government contract awards are hard to earn. This is becoming truer and truer as Uncle Sam continues to consolidate awards. In this age of consolidated contracts and increased competition, small business contractors must take every advantage to best position themselves for awards. Thankfully, there are important tools to help small...
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act instructed the Department of Defense (“DoD”) to improve reporting by contractors and subcontractors. The objective was to improve reporting and mitigation efforts to prevent foreign ownership from using the contracting base to obtain state secretes. The DoD complied with this mandate by publishing a new regulation establishing reporting requirements...
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The ICBSSHOW, offers informational sessions featuring experts in government procurement, as well as one day of matchmaking to introduce you and your business to government decision makers. Grab your share of government markets by meeting potential government customers and hearing the news and tips you need. visit www.icbsshow.com for updates and details Access government agency...
This premier event, strongly supported by the Department of Defense, aims to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create a win-win scenario for government agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses. Why Should You Attend the APEX Symposium?
The GACO APEX Accelerator at PennWest University California invites you to our 34th Procurement Opportunities Fair on October 25, 2023 at the Monroeville Convention Center. Join us for a day of networking and training. Learn how to secure business in the government market. Visit government and prime contractor vendor booths, attend several training sessions and network...
Whether you are a small business looking to hear from and meet with government contracting officers about projects to compete for; a large business looking to meet with small businesses as potential subcontractors; or a government agency conducting market research of industry capacity to help set acquisition strategy, SBC is the ONLY venue where it’s...
When pursuing federal contract opportunities, it’s important for small businesses to take advantage of every benefit available to them
It’s no secret that federal government contract awards are hard to earn. This is becoming truer and truer as Uncle Sam continues to consolidate awards. In this age of consolidated contracts and increased competition, small business contractors must take every advantage to best position themselves for award. Thankfully, there are tools a small business can...
Tracing its origins to the Korean War, the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) is a collection of economic controls that may be used by the President to marshal America’s private sector resources for national defense. Under Title I, the President may compel federal contracting participation and prioritization, as well as allocate resources to rapidly mobilize America’s...
