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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 -
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Protect Small Business Opportunities: The “Rule of Two” Faces Potential Elimination

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The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a previous Client Alert by Sam Finnerty, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has not been...more

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May 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

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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

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A Legal Guide to the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Businesses

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Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the federal government offers a range of programs to support their growth — particularly in the realm of government contracting. One of the most strategic tools...more

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The End of DEI Programs in Federal Contracting: Legal Implications for Government Contractors

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On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued initial guidance to implement the Executive Order Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs. ...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2025 #4

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Final Rule: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles - On May 12, the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DOD),...more

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Understanding Small Business Size and Status Protests and Appeals: A Guide for Government Contractors

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In the highly competitive world of federal government contracting, a firm’s small business size or socioeconomic status can determine its eligibility for lucrative set-aside contracts. For competitors and interested parties,...more

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How to Become a U.S. Government Contractor: A Legal Guide to the Basics

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For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with unique requirements,...more

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Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor Protégé Program

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With the evolving federal contracting landscape, more businesses are looking to enter or expand within the Department of Defense market. Understanding the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its complexities can help you get a...more

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Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program

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With the evolving federal contracting landscape, more businesses are looking to enter or expand within the Department of Defense market. Understanding the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its complexities can help you get a...more

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Trump DEI Executive Orders – Impacts on Small Businesses and Small Business Subcontracting

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On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump signed two executive orders focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs: EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” and EO...more

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[Webinar] Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program - April 18th,...

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With the evolving federal contracting landscape, more businesses are looking to enter or expand within the Department of Defense market. Understanding the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its complexities can help you get a...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 2025

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SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations - In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 2025 #4

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GSA to Oversee Federal Purchasing: A Step Toward Efficiency or a Challenge for Agencies and Contractors? On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement under the General...more

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SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations

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In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of Secise, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6337 (Feb. 19, 2025) clarified an important exception to the general rule...more

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Has the Countdown Clock to Eliminate the Federal Small Business Set-Aside and Subcontracting Programs Started?

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Our Government Contracts Group discusses what small and large businesses can do to prepare for the potential elimination of federal set-aside and subcontractor preference programs under the Small Business Act (SBA)....more

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SBA’s OHA Finds Initial Offer To Be Of Consequence, Not Final Proposal Revision, for the “180-Day Rule”

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On February 19, the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) denied an appeal from an unsuccessful bidder who argued the awardee was large due to an acquisition that occurred while the award was pending. OHA found that Small...more

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The Government Accounting Office’s Decision in SteerBridge Strategies, LLC Provides an Important Reminder: Government Contractors...

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In the government contracting world, the term “bid protest” typically elicits visions of an unsuccessful offeror challenging an agency’s evaluation of proposals and award decision. While these “post-award” bid protests may be...more

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False Claims Act Insights - Can DE&I Initiatives Lead to Potential False Claims Act Liability?

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes to the show Michael Schrier, a Washington-based partner in Husch Blackwell’s Government Contracts practice, to discuss a recent executive order (EO) issued by President Donald Trump that could,...more

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Federal Government Small Business Contracting Goals

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Federal government agencies propound small business contracting goals that guide other agencies with regard to how much of their contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses. The SBA conducts an annual review and...more

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How SBA’s New Rule Will Affect a Small Government Contractor’s Projected Set-Aside Work Following “Disqualifying” M&A Activity

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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule, which amends numerous requirements concerning small business contracting policies (the Final Rule), went into effect on January 16, 2025. The Final Rule will significantly...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s New Size Recertification Rules for Multiple-Award Contracts - February 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Join us for a webinar on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) revised recertification rules and the potential impacts on your (or your investment target’s) multiple-award contracts....more

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Impacts to 8(a) Regulations in SBA’s New Final Rule

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We continue our discussion of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent final rule on various small business programs. We previously discussed SBA’s changes to the effect of recertifications under multiple award...more

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FCA Settlement Highlights Importance of Accurate Small Business Certifications in Government Contracting

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying...more

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PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors

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On January 15, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual fraud statistics report (Annual Report) detailing settlements and judgments obtained under the False Claims Act (FCA) and other fraud matters during...more

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Will Trump Administration End Women and Minority-Owned Business Set Asides?

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Last week’s revocation of federal affirmative action requirements was accompanied by a statement from the Trump administration stating its intent to eliminate any federal program that promotes DEI principles. ...more

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