SBA Proposes a Consolidation of Existing Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Significant Regulation Changes
In early November, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a number of proposed changes to its regulations in a lengthy release published in the Federal Register. Among the rule changes proposed by SBA in this release are the following: Merge the existing 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program and All Small Mentor Protégé Program by eliminating […]
Size Standard Rules Proposed by SBA Go Beyond Implementation of the Small Business Runway Extension Act
On June 24, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) finally issued proposed new regulations for the implementation of the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018. The stated purpose of the legislation passed by Congress over six months ago was to mandate that the SBA change the formula used for calculating the size of […]
SDVOSB Joint Venture Loses Contract Award Due to Flawed Joint Venture Agreement
A recent decision issued by the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) emphasizes the importance of entering into joint venture agreements that are properly structured. In Veterans Contracting, Inc., SBA No. CVE-107 (April 10, 2019), OHA found the agreement between the parties, that was intended to establish a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) joint […]
SBA Formula for the Calculation of Small Business Sizes for Services Contracts is Modified by New Law
While critics often lament how “lame duck” Congresses are typically unable to accomplish anything in the period following an election, the 115th Congress deserves some kudos for being an exception. HR 6330 titled the “Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018,” was introduced in the House of Representatives in July and was approved by voice […]
New Legislation Awaiting President’s Signature Will Adjust SBA Formula for the Calculation of Small Business Sizes
While critics often lament how “lame duck” Congresses are typically unable to accomplish anything in the period following an election, the 115th Congress deserves some kudos for being an exception. HR 6330 titled the “Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018,” was introduced in the House of Representatives in July and was approved by voice […]
Founder and CEO of MWL Client KATZCY Consulting Recognized Among “The NEW Power Women of Tech” for 2018
MWL is proud to report that our client Jessica Gulick, the founder and CEO of KATZCY Consulting, was among the awardees at last night’s DCA Live event recognizing “The NEW Power Women of Tech” for 2018. Congratulations Jessica! For more information about the event go to: http://dca-live.com/2018-new-power-women-of-tech Share on email Share on facebook Share on […]
MWL to Exhibit at Prince William Chamber of Commerce Government Contracting Matchmaker Conference
McMahon, Welch and Learned, PLLC will be participating as an exhibitor at the inaugural Government Contracting Matchmaker Conference organized by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. The event is being held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Manassas Park Community Center. This event is designed to match small businesses looking for government contracting opportunities […]
New SBA Eligibility Rule Changes Impact Small Business Government Contractors
Included in a Direct Final Rule issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that became final on May 25, 2018 and innocuously entitled “Conforming Statutory Amendments and Technical Corrections to Small Business Government Contracting Regulations,” was a change to SBA’s eligibility rules following a change in status of a contractor. Many small business government contractors, as […]
Resolution is on the Horizon for Inconsistent VA and SBA Rules for Veteran Owned Businesses – Part II
As reported in my previous blog post, action is finally being taken to address the overlapping and conflicting jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) over Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). As a first step, VA issued its proposed […]
Resolution is on the Horizon for Inconsistent VA and SBA Rules for Veteran Owned Businesses
For years both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have had overlapping jurisdiction over Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Unfortunately these agencies have applied inconsistent standards for determining what constitutes unconditional ownership and control of the business by the veteran […]