
International Development
Contracting Has a New-Entrant Problem. The FAR Overhaul Made It Worse.
GovCon Intelligence - Contracting has a new-entrant problem. The FAR overhaul made it worse. New entrants have become a barometer for the health of...
FAR Overhaul Eliminates WOSB Subcontracting Self-Certification
Steven Koprince - With little fanfare, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has eliminated a subcontractor's ability to self-certify as a woman-owned small business under an...
Is Your Mentor-Protégé Program Joint Venture Agreement Compliant with SBA’s Regulations? It May Not Be.
Womble Bond Dickinson - Many joint venture (JV) contractors have spent weeks of painstaking effort developing proposals only to learn later after winning a...
FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What It Means for Size Recertification, M&A, and Contract Eligibility
PilieroMazza - When the FAR Council issued its long-awaited rewrite of FAR Part 19, many in the government contracting community focused on headline issues...
OMB Seeks to Revise the Small Business Act – Another Shot at the Rule of Two
PilieroMazza - Concerns are mounting that the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul will eliminate the regulatory “Rule of Two” found in FAR Part 19. Now, the...
The Hidden Government Contract Clause that Could Kill Your Company
PilieroMazza - In this podcast, Nichole Atallah and Eric Coffie unpack one of the biggest traps in government contracting: the subcontract. Too many small...
Recapping the DOJ’s Evolving Policies on Corporate Enforcement and Compliance
Womble Bond Dickinson - Upon taking office in January 2025, President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated a pro-business shift in its...
Are You SBA 8(A) Audit Ready?
Morris Manning & Martin - Historically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program is designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small...
New Contracting Goals Shift the Playing Field for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
Federal News Network - Federal agencies are shifting their small business contracting goals, but not all small firms are seeing the benefits. While overall...
Navigating the New 8(a) Reality: How to Build a Strategic Exit Plan Before You’re Forced Out
WinGov Solutions - The 8(a) Business Development Program has been a crucial lifeline for disadvantaged businesses looking to gain a competitive foothold in the...
Federal Policy Uncertainty Reshapes the Landscape for Small Business Contractors
Federal News Network - Federal contracting is shifting fast—and small businesses are getting caught in the middle. Set-aside programs are stalling. Agencies are backing...
Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors
PilieroMazza - Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for...


















