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How Do I Get a GSA Schedule Contract?
The GSA Schedules program is a great way to break into government sales, but it can be a lengthy and confusing process.
Comparing Commercial and DoD/Federal Market Sector Business Environments
What are the differences between contracting with the Department of Defense and a commercial sector? The 809 panel wanted to know.
7 Ways that Mid-Tier Companies Are Being Squeezed Out of DoD Contracts
The Section 809 Panel reviewed the DoD small business program, giving R.J. Kolton a chance to present these challenges of mid-tier companies.
OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 6 – Removal of Recovered Materials Certification Requirement
Removing duplicate FAR/EPA reporting requirements in federal contracting - the 6th and final OMB acquisition proposal for FY 2020 NDAA.
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.
Highlights From NCMA World Congress 2019
This year’s NCMA World Congress was from 28-31 July 2019 and attracted over 2,500 contract management professionals. Here are our highlights.
Proposed Rule to Align the 8(a) BD and EDWOSB Program Requirements
New rule looks to make economic disadvantage for the 8(a) BD program consistent to the EDWOSB program.
SBA Proposed Rule to Amend WOSB and EDWOSB Regulations
Our highlights of a proposed rule to amend regulations on the Women-Owned Small Business program.
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.
