Tag: small business
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From wartime plants corporations to the 8(a), HUBZone, veteran and women-owned programs, the SBA’s contracting role was built in stages. Knowing why each program exists explains how its rules work.
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Contracting officers research firms in SAM.gov and the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search before they ever make a call. A yearly cleanup keeps that first impression accurate and current.
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A clear overview of the four main federal small business programs: who qualifies, what each one offers, and how set-aside competitions actually work.
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Many federal purchases are made through simplified procedures and government purchase cards. Here is how smaller buys generally work and why they matter to small firms.
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When a firm’s small business status is in doubt, SBA can decide it through a size determination. Here is how size protests generally work and why accuracy matters.
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New contractors often arrive with assumptions that slow them down. Here are some of the most common myths about federal contracting, and what tends to be true instead.
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Set-asides reserve certain federal contracts for small businesses. The rule of two is a key reason a contracting officer decides to set work aside.
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Whether your firm counts as small depends on the NAICS code, how size is measured and who you are affiliated with. Here is a plain overview of the rules.
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January is the middle of the government’s fiscal year, which makes it a smart time to set realistic federal goals, review your registrations and build a focused target list.