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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...

Will the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the False Claims Act Effect Government Contractors?

by Shelley Hall | Jul 1, 2016 | Skyway CO Insight

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in April 2016 in a False Claims Act (“FCA”) case that could expand the scope of the statute and create a single interpretation among U.S. Circuit Courts. Under the FCA (31 U.S.C. § 3729), anyone who knowingly presents a “false or...

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...

Why Does the Government Ask for the Information They Do in a Solicitation?

by Vicky Strycharske | Jun 24, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

Have you ever bought a house? For most people, this represents a huge investment in money and commitment to an extended financial contract. You don’t enter into this lightly. Your search may take months to find the house you want. You may hire subject matter experts...

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

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

Will the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the False Claims Act Effect Government Contractors?

DOL Final Rule on White Collar Overtime

Why Does the Government Ask for the Information They Do in a Solicitation?

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