GAO and COFC Task Order Jurisdiction – To Count or Not To Count Option Periods
Jurisdiction of the GAO and the Court of Federal Claims to hear task order protests is limited to protest of awards over $10 million. How one defines whether a task order is over or under the $10 million threshold is subject to interpretation. The latest question presented in a GAO protest was a solicitation requirement to evaluate a priced based on “all options,” including the 6-month option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8. There are a number of cases stating . . . Read More
Cybersecurity Monday: Who Is Shopping for Your Data?
At this time of year, everyone is shopping for a good bargain. And with “Cyber Monday,” the internet has become the place to go for the best deals. The shift to online and cloud-based information systems and data storage has also opened up a new market for online shopping, trafficked by hackers and other cyber criminals who want to take or corrupt your company’s personal, proprietary, and other sensitive information. Many small businesses believe that they are not likely . . . Read More
Holiday Office Party Etiquette: Don’t Dance on the Table
Everyone loves a good holiday party. It is a time to unwind with co-workers and show appreciation for another year of hard work. But if you are the boss, you may have heard about or been a part of a holiday party gone awry and are terrified of the possible legal ramifications. The first issue that usually comes to mind is alcohol and driving. And while you should be concerned about whether your state has a “social host” law that . . . Read More
DOT’s New DBE Utilization Rules
The Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) regulations went into effect on November 3. These new rules will have a significant impact on the highway construction industry, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Because so many small disadvantaged businesses also participate in the DBE program, it is important that they stay abreast of these new regulations. The DOT considered the revisions to be a minor adjustment to the old rules, but they actually have a . . . Read More
Managing and Incentivizing Employees – Sharing in the Upside While Protecting the Company’s Downside – A WIPP Give Me Five Webinar
Presented by Nichole Atallah
Small Business Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Tony Franco and Peter Ford. For the National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE)
19th Annual Government Contracting Update
Presented by Pamela Mazza and Jon Williams of PilieroMazza at Dixon Hughes Goodman
Bid Protests – Seven Things Every Contractor Should Know
Presented by Tony Franco and Peter Ford. For the National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE)
Comprehensive Joint Venture Agreements
In Partnership with the National Center for Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) Presented by Tony Franco and Peter Ford. For the National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE)
SAM’s New Ownership Disclosure Requirements
The System for Award Management (“SAM”) administrator recently issued a new requirement for identification of your entity’s ownership in order to maintain an active registration in SAM. The notice, which was issued Nov. 1, informs small business owners of new ownership questions that are now required to be answered in order to keep their SAM registration active. The notice is included below: Effective November 1, 2014, a new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) requires you to . . . Read More