Having “standing” or the “right” to sue in a bid protest action is generally limited to those parties that (1) are actual or potential bidders and (2) have a direct economic interest in the contract. The definition of direct economic interest is constantly evolving. Parties can be considered to … [Read more...]
People Power Companies. People Are Social Beings. Get Social Companies.
As always I enjoyed reading the latest post on the Bridged Design blog: #BareItAll: The Importance of Interaction They share the background of the increasingly popular #BareItAll topic started on Twitter in January of this year. Here's an excerpt: #BareItAll: A Case … [Read more...]
Small Business Awards Fall 4%, No-Bid Contracts Rise 9%
During Obama's first term federal government contracts awarded to small businesses fell by about 4 percent. Making this pill harder to swallow is the fact that federal agencies awarded $115.2 billion in no-bid contracts in fiscal year 2012, an 8.9 increase from $105.8 billion from 2009 during the … [Read more...]
Some Sure Fire Ways to Fix Government Contracting and Raise Some Eyebrows!
Every so often someone says things that need to be said. Not that it will change anything, but just to reassure others who share their sentiments that they aren't alone. Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry published some sure fire ways to radically change how government contracting gets done in a recent Forbes … [Read more...]
How to Qualify for HUBZone Certification and Why It Matters
Last month the Small Business Administration designated an area of Downtown Leesburg, Virginia as a HUBZone, or “Historically Underutilized Business Zone”. As reported by Ethan Rothstein in an article published in Leesburg Today, such a designation is significant because it will provide qualifying … [Read more...]
Google Now for Government Contractors
The buzz is growing around Google Now. If you're not familiar with Google Now..., well um, I guess you are now. It's hot stuff. Having been at the leading edge, and sometimes the dangerous "bleeding edge", I see a lot of cool gadgets, apps, software, etc.. come on the scene, and pay little mind to … [Read more...]
Social Networks: Why NOT Leverage Them All?
Bridged Design's latest blog about their recent "field trip" to a social media training/networking event left them scratching their heads. Seems the focus of the presentation was on LinkedIn and how valuable it was to professionals and businesses in the government contracting industry. No doubt all … [Read more...]
Sabre Systems, Inc. and AR Services Approved for SBA Mentor-Protégé Program
GovCon News: March 7, 2013 - The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Sabre Systems, Inc. and ARServices for participation in the agency’s Mentor-Protégé Program. The SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program encourages collaborative business relationships between mature established companies and … [Read more...]
Where to File a GSA Schedule Contract Dispute Claim
You are a GSA schedule contractor. You receive an order from an agency and during the course of performance get into a dispute over some of the terms of the contract as well as the price. You intend to file a claim under the Contract Disputes Act. Where does it go? Is the claim filed with the … [Read more...]
GW Law Spring 2013 Government Procurement Newsletter
What’s Next for SBA as Karen Mills Departs?
Departing SBA Administrator Karen Mills had the pleasure of testifying at one final House Small Business Committee hearing searching for answers to the question, "what's next?". Sequestration is what's next: The potential of $85 billion in spending cuts this year has already begun grinding the … [Read more...]
State and Local Social Media Contracting Opportunities to Rise
If a picture is worth a thousand words then the chart to the right is worth a lot more. According to a recent article on by Chris Cotner w/GovWin over 80 percent of state and local government employees expect their agency’s use of social media to increase in the next 12-18 months. As government’s … [Read more...]