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Benefits and Disadvantages of the GSA Schedule Program
The GSA Schedule has clear advantages but does require companies to take on additional compliance and maintenance concerns.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 5 – Task and Delivery Order Protest Threshold
This proposal is not good news for the small businesses who cannot protest a lost contract.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 4 – Uniformity in Procurement Thresholds
At TAPE we’re always interested in more opportunities for sole sourcing, because that allows a customer relationship to flourish. Hopefully this proposal will have that effect.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 3 – Increase Threshold for CAS
Full CAS coverage is hard for a small business to manage. OMB proposes that cost accounting standards will only apply at $15 million.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 2 – Repeal Defense CAS
Reconciling the Defense and Federal CASBs will be a nightmare, but it’s always better not to have two things carrying out the same function.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 1 – Acquisition Test Programs
Acquisition test programs - the first of six ways the OMB proposes to help streamline the acquisition process.
Cost Pools in Federal Contracting
As a small business in federal contracting, it’s important to understand cost accounting, cost analysis, indirect rates, and cost pools.
Limitations on Subcontracting
When you need to hire from the outside, you must comply with the regulations of both the SBA and the Department
ITVAR Nonmanufacturer Subject To 150-Employee Size Standard, Court Says
Guest author Steven Koprince relays a court decision with repercussions for small IT federal contractors.
Allowing a Set-Aside Within a Set-Aside
This change makes a multiple-award contract more attractive to agencies by allowing them to get additional small business set-aside credits.