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Potomac Law Group, PLLC

DBE Certification and NAICS Codes - What You Need to Know

If you are a business owner who wants to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you need to show that you can perform work under the...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

When is the Size of Your Business Determined for SBA Purposes?

If you are a business owner who is interested in applying for SBA financial assistance or participating in SBA programs such as the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, or SDVOSB, you may be...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Understanding SBA Affiliation Concepts

Affiliation is a key concept for small business owners who want to qualify for federal contracts and programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Proposed Changes to the EDWOSB and WOSB Certifications

If you are a woman-owned business, you may be eligible for federal contracting opportunities under the WOSB (woman-owned small business) and/or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business) programs. These...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

An Overview of the HUBZone Program

By: Danielle Dietrich Are you a small business owner looking for opportunities to compete for federal contracts and grow your business? If so, you may be interested in becoming a certified HUBZone small business concern...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program - How It Can Benefit Your Company and How to Get Certified

If you are a small business owner, you may be interested in applying for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, a nine-year federal program that helps eligible businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

SBA Extends Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Rule

June 14, 2024 Industry Group Leader On June 11, the Small Business Administration announced that it was extending the moratorium on the application of the bona fide place of business rule for 8(a) construction contracts to...more

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OHA Denies Horizon Marketing, Inc.'s Appeal for SDVOSB Certification

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On May 16, 2023, Horizon Marketing, Inc. filed an appeal with the Small Business Administration after their application for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification was denied. The denial was based...more

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How To Qualify For Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts

Securing federal contracts can be a game-changer for small businesses, offering opportunities for growth and stability. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is crucial in facilitating these opportunities by setting size...more

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Summary of New Changes to the SBA’s 8(a) Regulations

The final rule is currently scheduled to go into effect on May 27, 2023 On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program....more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program

What is the 8(a) program? The 8(a) Business Development program or 8(a) program assists small-disadvantaged businesses to compete in the American economy and Federal marketplace. The 8(a) program provides a range of...more

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SBA Bid Protest Of SDVOSB Joint Venture Agreement

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What information must a joint venture agreement contain when a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is involved? This protest was initiated by ECS, the next lowest bidder, who alleged that KRR partners did...more

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Women Owned Small Business Certification Program - Part Two: Certification and Benefits

This is the second part in a series discussing the Women Owned Small Business (“WOSB”) certification program with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Part One  summarizes the eligibility requirements....more

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8(A): The Small Business Administration’s Program For Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (Guide 3 Of 4)

SBA’S 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- WHAT IS THE 8(A) PROGRAM AND WHAT IS IT INTENDED TO DO? The 8(a) program, officially designated the 8(a) Business Development program, is designed to assist small...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to...

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Guidance Issued On Paycheck Protection Program "Affiliation" Rules

The SBA has recently issued guidance (the “Guidance”) attempting to clarify the affiliation rules related to the “Paycheck Protection Program” loan (“PPP Loan”) under the CARES Act. Businesses can generally apply for a PPP...more

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SBA Upholds Denial of 8(a) Application Where Gender Disadvantages Not Connected to the Business World

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In Matter of 7Skyline, LLC, SBA No. BDPE-574 (2019), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) affirmed the SBA Area Office's denial of an 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a)...more

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You “CAN” Avoid Affiliation in Negotiating an Acquisition

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Conditioned Agreements to Negotiate (CAN) - When acquiring or selling small businesses, government contractors need to be cognizant of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “present effect rule.” Under this rule, SBA...more

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OHA Clarifies Negative Control Restrictions – But Do The New SDVOSB Regulations Limit Its Impact?

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Between new regulations from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and decisions from the SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the limits of acceptable actions by small business owners set on maintaining their small...more

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