by Trevor Skelly | Aug 18, 2023 | BLOG
In the wake of the Ultima decision, the SBA is making significant changes to the social disadvantage requirements. As a reminder, in order to be an eligible participate in the 8(a) program, generally an applicant must demonstrate both social and economic disadvantage...
by Trevor Skelly | Aug 12, 2023 | BLOG
We are currently evaluating the next steps for 8(a) business development program participants and applicants in light of federal district court’s decision in Ultima Servs. Corp. v. U.S. Dept’ of Agriculture. In Ultima, the court ruled on the 8(a)...
by Trevor Skelly | Aug 12, 2023 | BLOG
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “Court”) issued a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences for small business federal contractors. The court’s decision held that utilization of merely tax returns for size...
by Trevor Skelly | Jul 26, 2023 | BLOG
Each year our team eagerly awaits the U.S. Small Business Administration’s release of the annual Procurement Scorecard. The annual Procurement Scorecard serves as a crucial gauge of the effectiveness of federal business and socioeconomic prime contracting and...
by Trevor Skelly | Jul 11, 2023 | BLOG
The HUBZone Program aims to support small business growth in historically underutilized business zones across the country. One way in which certified HUBZones may benefit from their status is the HUBZone evaluation preference for award of federal contracts. FAR...
by Trevor Skelly | Jun 28, 2023 | BLOG
Following the recent Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decision regarding the Polaris solicitation, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued its own ruling on past performance evaluations for joint ventures. The GAO’s decision in MiamiTSPi,...
by Trevor Skelly | May 25, 2023 | BLOG
This month we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In 1977, Congress chose the first ten days of May to commemorate the many contributions and history of the AANHPI community here in the U.S. May was selected by...
by Trevor Skelly | May 17, 2023 | BLOG
We recently released guidance regarding Past Performance evaluations and observations on the mechanics of Past Performance evaluations. As a result of the SBA’s long anticipated Final Rule for Ownership and Control of 8(a) Program Participants, federal contractors now...
by Trevor Skelly | Apr 27, 2023 | BLOG
In our last blog post we discussed the basics of Past Performance evaluations; generally, what past performance evaluations are and when they are required. Today we dive a bit deeper into past performance evaluations to offer some advice and observations on how to...
by Trevor Skelly | Apr 19, 2023 | BLOG
An essential element of most proposals submitted in response to a solicitation is the Past Performance evaluation factor. FAR Part 42.15 – Contractor Performance Information requires that contractor performance information be collected and maintained by federal...
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