SDVOSB joint ventures will be required to look quite different after August 24, 2016 in light of SBA rule changes overhauling SDVOSB joint venture requirements.
Source: SDVOSB Joint Ventures: SBA Overhauls Requirements – SmallGovCon
The government was excused from paying a contractor’s claim for costs because the contract was tainted by the contractor’s acceptance of subcontractor kickbacks
Source: Contractor Ineligible For Reimbursement of Contract Tainted By Kickbacks – SmallGovCon
The SBA will publish a final rule on July 25, 2016 adopting a new “universal” small business mentor-protege program, open to all small businesses.
Source: SBA Finalizes “Universal” Small Business Mentor-Protege Program – SmallGovCon
Joint Ventures can be formally organized as limited liability companies, according to a recent SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals size appeal decision.
GAO sustained a bid protest where the agency failed to follow the solicitation’s evaluation criteria in evaluating the awardee’s past performance.
Source: Past Performance Evaluation Must Heed Solicitation’s Definitions – SmallGovCon
An agency’s delivery order was improper because it exceeded the scope of the underlying FSS blanket purchase agreement, according to a GAO bid protest decision.
Source: GAO: Agency’s Order Exceeded BPA Scope – SmallGovCon
A group of companies has agreed to pay $5.8 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving alleged affiliations between the entities.
Source: Affiliation Allegations Result In $5.8 Million Settlement – SmallGovCon
An agency was entitled to cancel a solicitation–rather than amend it–based on “minimal” anticipated changes to the agency’s needs.
Source: GAO: “Minimal” Solicitation Changes Justified Cancellation – SmallGovCon
An agency ordinarily need not perform calculations to determine if an offeror’s proposal meets solicitation requirements, according to a GAO bid protest
Source: GAO: Agency Need Not Perform Calculations For Offeror – SmallGovCon
The VA has issued an Acquisition Policy Flash providing interim guidance to VA Contracting Officers on implementing the Kingdomware Supreme Court decision.
Source: VA Issues Post-Kingdomware Acquisition Guidance – SmallGovCon