Have Gov’t Contractors Been Impacted By Pandemic?

Hi, and welcome to my channel. I am Nancy and today I look at have government contractors been impacted by the pandemic? If you have been like me, I have been curious if the pandemic has reduced the number of contracts issued by the federal government. I will be concentrating on the five set-aside programs. […]

Contracting Trends Affecting Small Businesses

We are starting another series by reviewing government contracts’ historical information.  Today’s episode is on small business set-aside and government contracting overall. Why Review the trends in Government Contracting? I have noticed a decline in the number of 8(a) sole source and 8(a) competitive contracts in the State of Utah for several years.  Since I […]

SBA Is Proposing Rule Changes: Woman Owned Small Businesses & 8(a) BD Program

ATTENTION ALL WOMAN OWNED & ECONOMICALLY WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES and 8(a) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BUSINESSES. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proposing changes to both the Woman-Owned Small Business and the 8(a) Business Development Program.  These changes will impact the future of both programs.  Let your voice be heard.  Now is the time […]

Set-aside 8(a) Orientation – Be Prepared

Congratulations on your acceptance into the 8(a) Business Development set-aside program.  That can be quite a feat but is well worth the wait.  Now that you are 8(a) certified it is time to educate you on the program. Remember the more you know the better prepared you are to make the best educated decisions for […]

Set-aside Site Visits Required for 8(a) Businesses

Congratulations on your acceptance into the 8(a) Business Development set-aside program.  That can be quite a feat but is well worth the wait.  Now that you are 8(a) certified it is time to educate you on the program. Remember the more you know the better prepared you are to make the best educated decisions for […]