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Oversight Weaknesses Continue to Limit SBA’s Ability to Monitor Compliance with 8(a) Program Requirements

by Shelley Hall | Jul 18, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Sales & Marketing, Skyway CO Insight

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on March 21, 2016 that examined the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) ability to oversee 8(a) contracts specifically awarded to Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). In the past, GAO has reported...

Bulk Funds and Splitting Requirements

by Skyway Contracting Officer | Jul 15, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

One of my earliest accomplishments as a Contracting Officer occurred in Afghanistan, about a month after arriving in-theater for a year-long deployment. I was a junior Major in the Army, and had been in the Acquisition Corps for about 18 months. At that time, I was...

The Story of Three Contractors: Who Has the Bragging Rights for the Biggest Federal Contract Award?

by Shelley Hall | Jul 11, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Sales & Marketing, Skyway CO Insight

Let me know if you’ve heard this one. Three contractors walk into a . . . . The first contractor, a small business, says proudly, “I just won a $1M firm fixed price service contract!” The second contractor smiles and says, “That’s nice, but I just won a $2M IDIQ...

Mentor-Protégé JV does not exempt Contractor from SDVOSB Program-specific Requirements

by Shelley Hall | Jul 8, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

In the matter of EKCG LLC, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) found no merit to the argument that an 8(a) mentor-protégé joint venture is exempt from the program-specific requirements for Service-disabled Veteran-Owned Small...

Who are my real competitors? How can I win against them? (Part 2)

by Vicky Strycharske | Jul 4, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Sales & Marketing, Skyway CO Insight

You’ve identified who your “real competitors” are in federal contracting in your industry. Now, how do you improve your chances of winning against them? Be selective in choosing opportunities to pursue. Here at Skyway, we emphasize targeting your market to all of our...

DOL Final Rule on White Collar Overtime

by Shelley Hall | Jun 27, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Contract Administration, Skyway CO Insight

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final overtime rule which becomes effective December 1, 2016. In this final rule, the DOL revises final regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay for...

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Oversight Weaknesses Continue to Limit SBA’s Ability to Monitor Compliance with 8(a) Program Requirements

Bulk Funds and Splitting Requirements

The Story of Three Contractors: Who Has the Bragging Rights for the Biggest Federal Contract Award?

Mentor-Protégé JV does not exempt Contractor from SDVOSB Program-specific Requirements

Who are my real competitors? How can I win against them? (Part 2)

DOL Final Rule on White Collar Overtime

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