8(a) Business Development Program Eligibility Part Two

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9039746/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this second part series Nancy will explain the social and economic requirements of the 8(a) program.  She will also go over the ownership requirements. New Episode

8a BD Program Eligibility Part One

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9013040/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Listen to Nancy as she explains in detail the eligibility requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program.  This is part one of a four part series. New Episode

How To Overcome “No Past Performance”?

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8949881/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Ever feel like the chicken and the egg?  You need past performance but how do you get it if the government will not give you a try?  Like any other business, the government requires contractors to have past performance.  So how is a small […]

Ostensible Subcontractor Rule

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8923928/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] All government contractors need to understand the ostensible subcontractor rule and how SBA makes the determination.  This is especially true for new government contractors who lack past performance.  Even if a prime contractor is following the limitations on subcontracting, it does not mean that […]

Limitations On Subcontracting EP-055

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8848019/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 3/4/2019 Limitations on subcontracting for prime contractors is an important topic. Especially now that the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are NOT in agreement. Let’s get into this topic in more detail, shall we? Background In January 2013, […]

How To Become a Government Subcontractor? EP-054

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8756852/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]   FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You […]

How To Discover Your Passion

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8653274/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] I answered the  phone the other day and the gentleman on the other end of the line stated that he wanted to start a business.  I responded “Okay what type of business are you interested in?”  His response was “the one that sells the […]

Using FOIA To Improve Your Proposals EP-053

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8738597/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Freedom of Information Act, otherwise known as FOIA, allows individuals to request federal agency records or information.  However, there are exceptions, nine in fact, and three special law enforcement record exclusions.  We will go through the list of exemptions and exclusions for your […]

How To Make a Great First Impression

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8510525/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] When you meet someone for the first time, they instantly form an impression based upon your age, gender, race, height and weight. People will also judge you based on your body language. Do you look someone straight in the eye? Do you cross your […]

Contracting Secrets Part 2 – Finding Opportunities Before Competitors EP-051

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8621087/height/90/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/722713/custom-color/87A93A” height=”90″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]   FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You […]