Small businesses are less likely than their large counterparts to prevail in bid protests filed with the GAO, according to the RAND Corporation’s major new study on bid protests.
Source: Small Business Bid Protests Are Less Successful, RAND Study Says – SmallGovCon
The HUBZone program has received its fair share of coverage on our blog, from recommended changes in the 35% employee-location requirement to SBA regulatory updates to the program. Well, the HUBZone program is once again undergoing some changes thanks to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act–but note that these changes are not effective until January 1, 2020.
Source: 2018 NDAA: Changes to the HUBZone Program – SmallGovCon
When we write about bid protest decisions on SmallGovCon, odds are that we’re writing about a GAO decision. For good reason: GAO is the most common forum protesters bring bid protests.
Source: Bid Protest Report Gives Insight into COFC Protests – SmallGovCon
The VA has proposed adopting an expanded list of SDVOSB and VOSB “good character” exclusions. Under the VA’s proposal, an individual on probation for a felony would be automatically excluded. But is this fair, and does it comport with statute?
Source: VA Proposes Expanded “Good Character” SDVOSB Exclusions – SmallGovCon
The VA has proposed eliminating its SDVOSB and VOSB ownership and control regulations, and will follow the SBA’s regulatory eligibility requirements for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.
Source: VA Proposes Elimination of SDVOSB Ownership & Control Rules – SmallGovCon
The FAR mandates that agencies use the AbilityOne program to award contracts for items on the AbilityOne procurement list to qualified nonprofits. The purpose of the program is to increase employment and training opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Source: Agencies Cannot Circumvent AbilityOne by Bundling, GAO Confirms – SmallGovCon
In a best value acquisition, the final decision is typically made by a Source Selection Authority. But what happens when the SSA disagrees with the ratings assigned by the evaluators, such as a Source Selection Evaluation Board?
Source: SSA vs. SSEB: Protest Sustained Where Ratings Changes Weren’t Reasonable – SmallGovCon
I am excited to announce the publication of Government Contracts Joint Ventures, the first in a new series of new government contracting guides we’re calling “Koprince Law LLC GovCon Handbooks.” Packed with easy-to-understand examples and written in plain English, Government Contracts Joint Ventures should help you maximize your understanding of this important option for pursuing federal contracts.
Source: Government Contracts Joint Ventures: Our New Handbook is Now Available – SmallGovCon
DoD bid protests are “exceedingly uncommon” and are not typically frivolous, according to a comprehensive new bid protest report by the RAND Corporation.
Source: DoD Bid Protests Are “Exceedingly Uncommon,” New Study Finds – SmallGovCon
In 2017, Congress placed limits on the utilization of Lowest-Price Technically-Acceptable procurement procedures in Department of Defense acquisitions.