This perennial problem puzzles our profession every time it presents itself: Congress passes a new law affecting government contracting; The law does not specify when the changes take effect; The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has not been updated with the changes prescribed by this new law—therefore, there are no FAR clauses that reflect the new law. How do […]
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Big Changes to Small Business Size Rules for Government Contract Set-Asides
The new year (specifically, January 6, 2020) will bring new rules for small businesses in government contracting. Even if you’re a large business, this is important because it affects your supply chain. In fact, you might actually qualify as a small business now! Here’s the deal: To qualify for government contract set-asides, small businesses can […]
No, the FAR Does Not Apply to Government Contractors (Gasp!)
Is the door closed? I’m going to share one of the biggest secrets in government contracts. Everyone in the government contracting industry has heard of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Some call it “the Bible” for government contracts. Are you sitting down? Take a deep breath, because I’ve got some shocking news for you. The […]
