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Government Contracts Are Only for the “Big Dogs”

Are Government Contracts Only for the “Big Dogs”?

There’s a persistent myth about government contracting: "Government Contracts are fixed and only the big dogs get the work." This misnomer has deterred many small businesses from exploring government contracting opportunities, fearing that…
SBA's 8(a) Program Ruling: Implications and the Path Forward

SBA’s 8(a) Program Ruling: Implications and the Path Forward

The recent U.S. District Court ruling in the Ultima Services Corp. v. U.S. Department of Agriculture case has generated significant buzz within the federal contractor community. It pertains to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a)…
SBA’s Business Development Assistance to 8(a) Program Participants

NEWS: 8(a) Program Focus to Shift from Eligibility to Business Development

The SBA 8(a) Program is the "official" socially and economically disadvantaged small business certification. The program allows small disadvantaged businesses to more effectively compete in federal contracting and receive sole-source contracts. While…