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#GovConThoughts: DOD Publishes Final Rule on Past Performance of Small Business Affiliates
[ My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space .] Today, the Department...
Joshua Duvall
Nov 15, 20243 min read
SBA Proposes Rule That Will Change M&A Landscape for Small Business, Recertifications to Impact Award Eligibility
The Small Business Administration ("SBA") recently issued a proposed rule which changes the effect of a concern's size recertification...
Joshua Duvall
Sep 17, 20247 min read
SBA Proposes to Amend its Negative Control Rule, Which Could Have Major Implications for Small Businesses and Minority Shareholders, Investors
Recently, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued a proposed rule , which could significantly alter the status quo for...
Joshua Duvall
Sep 12, 20246 min read
GAO Decision Highlights Agency’s Evaluation of Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, But Could Unintentionally Lead Industry Astray on SBA’s Workshare Rule
With Macy Climo A recent Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) decision highlights the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”)...
Joshua Duvall
Jul 18, 20249 min read
White House Announces OMB Guidance to Increase Small Business Contracting Opportunities
Yesterday, the White House announced that the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") issued guidance to help small businesses in the...
Joshua Duvall
Jan 26, 20244 min read
SDVOSB Self-Certification Grace Period to Expire: Submit Applications by Dec 31 To Remain Eligible While Applications are Pending
The 2023 clock is winding down, which means that some folks are planning New Year's Eve parties and others are googling the lyrics to...
Joshua Duvall
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Recent FCA Settlement Highlights Small Business Certification Issues in Private Equity Transactions
With Macy Climo The Department of Justice ("DOJ") recently announced a $1.75 million false claims settlement with a contractor that...
Joshua Duvall
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Joshua Duvall to Present on Bid Protests, Moderate on Cyber Regs at 2023 National HUBZone Event
On August 22 & 23, 2023, Joshua Duvall will be participating in the 2023 National HUBZone Conference in Leesburg, VA as both a presenter...
Joshua Duvall
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Joint Venturers Beware – Underestimating the Importance SAM Registrations Can Sink Your Proposal
By Joshua Duvall and David Yang Protests filed at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (“COFC”) differ in many ways from protests before the...
Joshua Duvall
Mar 8, 20235 min read
SBA Inflationary Increase: Size Standards, Economic Disadvantage, and 8(a) Sole Source Thresholds
With Dave Yang On November 17, 2022, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a final rule and several interim final rules...
Joshua Duvall
Dec 2, 20223 min read
