The document provides an overview of government contracting seminar presented by Kris Parker and Pat Canciglia. It discusses definitions of small businesses and programs that provide preferences for small businesses in government contracting, including 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, VOSB/SDVOSB, and HUBZone programs. It also summarizes recent changes from the Small Business Jobs Act, new accelerated payment policies, and efforts at NSWCDD to increase small business opportunities through initiatives like SeaPort and industry days.
This document provides an overview and summary of recent developments in small business contracting. It discusses the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act, including provisions allowing the set-aside of Multiple Award Schedule contracts for small businesses. It also reviews cases of small business fraud and discusses evolving programs for veteran-owned small businesses. The document agenda indicates it will cover small business contracting overview, Jobs Act implementation, teaming arrangements, and the VA's Veterans First program.
Tax Strategies Can Bring Real Value To Your OrganizationPlante & Moran
The webinar covered tax strategies related to New Markets Tax Credits, state investment incentives, and the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. New Markets Tax Credits provide a 39% tax credit over 7 years for investments in low-income communities. State investment incentives include tax credits that offset income or franchise tax liability for capital investments. The Domestic Production Activities Deduction allows a 9% deduction for income from manufacturing, production and agricultural activities in the US.
That's a Wrap! Employee Benefits Year-End Reminders (and a Preview of 2019 Ch...Quarles & Brady
Join us for this interactive session where we will discuss the top employee benefits changes in 2018 and provide a preview of what to expect in 2019. We will discuss:
- Based on recent case law, should your plans contain a "choice of law" or "mandatory arbitration" provision?
- What retirement plan amendments must you do—and which are optional?
- New health plan changes, including the new proposed HRA rules.
The document discusses key considerations for drafting enforceable and helpful teaming agreements, including joint ventures and prime/subcontractor agreements, for government contracts. It provides an overview of the differences between joint ventures and prime/subcontractor relationships. It also summarizes the Cyberlock court case, which established that a detailed teaming agreement with agreed upon terms is needed before parties can jointly pursue a government contract, or the agreement may not be enforceable.
The document discusses key considerations for drafting enforceable teaming agreements for government contracts. It defines joint ventures and prime/subcontract relationships and notes regulatory requirements for joint ventures. It summarizes the Cyberlock court case which found that a teaming agreement needs specific terms like work scope and subcontract details to be enforceable, not just a generic agreement to agree. The document aims to help drafting agreements that meet needs of both parties and comply with government regulations.
Thin capitalization changes - Structuring Canadian InvestmentsChris Falk
The document summarizes recent changes to Canada's thin capitalization rules, which restrict the ability of corporations to deduct interest expenses on loans from non-resident shareholders. The 2012 and 2013 budgets lowered the allowable debt-to-equity ratio, expanded the rules to apply to partnerships, trusts and non-resident corporations operating in Canada, and treat denied interest deductions as deemed dividends subject to withholding taxes. The changes mean many Canadian entities now need to carefully review their debt structures and consider restructuring to remain compliant with the thin capitalization rules.
This document summarizes a webinar on various tax topics. It discusses the current tax environment including rising tax rates on unearned income and examples of tax rates from 2011-2013. It also covers pending tax reform proposals, health care reform, tax planning opportunities, accounting methods, and entity choice considerations. The webinar provides an overview of these topics to help participants understand current issues and opportunities.
The New Markets Tax Credit program provides tax credits to investors in community development entities to encourage investment in low-income communities. The tax credits total 39% of the investment amount over a 7 year period. Qualified low-income community investments must be in operating businesses or real estate projects located in qualified low-income census tracts. The structure often involves a CDE obtaining an investment and using the funds to provide financing to projects, with tax credits going to investors and benefits to borrowers in the form of below-market interest rates and partial loan forgiveness.
This document provides an overview and summary of recent developments in small business contracting. It discusses the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act, including provisions allowing the set-aside of Multiple Award Schedule contracts for small businesses. It also reviews cases of small business fraud and discusses evolving programs for veteran-owned small businesses. The document agenda indicates it will cover small business contracting overview, Jobs Act implementation, teaming arrangements, and the VA's Veterans First program.
Tax Strategies Can Bring Real Value To Your OrganizationPlante & Moran
The webinar covered tax strategies related to New Markets Tax Credits, state investment incentives, and the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. New Markets Tax Credits provide a 39% tax credit over 7 years for investments in low-income communities. State investment incentives include tax credits that offset income or franchise tax liability for capital investments. The Domestic Production Activities Deduction allows a 9% deduction for income from manufacturing, production and agricultural activities in the US.
That's a Wrap! Employee Benefits Year-End Reminders (and a Preview of 2019 Ch...Quarles & Brady
Join us for this interactive session where we will discuss the top employee benefits changes in 2018 and provide a preview of what to expect in 2019. We will discuss:
- Based on recent case law, should your plans contain a "choice of law" or "mandatory arbitration" provision?
- What retirement plan amendments must you do—and which are optional?
- New health plan changes, including the new proposed HRA rules.
The document discusses key considerations for drafting enforceable and helpful teaming agreements, including joint ventures and prime/subcontractor agreements, for government contracts. It provides an overview of the differences between joint ventures and prime/subcontractor relationships. It also summarizes the Cyberlock court case, which established that a detailed teaming agreement with agreed upon terms is needed before parties can jointly pursue a government contract, or the agreement may not be enforceable.
The document discusses key considerations for drafting enforceable teaming agreements for government contracts. It defines joint ventures and prime/subcontract relationships and notes regulatory requirements for joint ventures. It summarizes the Cyberlock court case which found that a teaming agreement needs specific terms like work scope and subcontract details to be enforceable, not just a generic agreement to agree. The document aims to help drafting agreements that meet needs of both parties and comply with government regulations.
Thin capitalization changes - Structuring Canadian InvestmentsChris Falk
The document summarizes recent changes to Canada's thin capitalization rules, which restrict the ability of corporations to deduct interest expenses on loans from non-resident shareholders. The 2012 and 2013 budgets lowered the allowable debt-to-equity ratio, expanded the rules to apply to partnerships, trusts and non-resident corporations operating in Canada, and treat denied interest deductions as deemed dividends subject to withholding taxes. The changes mean many Canadian entities now need to carefully review their debt structures and consider restructuring to remain compliant with the thin capitalization rules.
This document summarizes a webinar on various tax topics. It discusses the current tax environment including rising tax rates on unearned income and examples of tax rates from 2011-2013. It also covers pending tax reform proposals, health care reform, tax planning opportunities, accounting methods, and entity choice considerations. The webinar provides an overview of these topics to help participants understand current issues and opportunities.
The New Markets Tax Credit program provides tax credits to investors in community development entities to encourage investment in low-income communities. The tax credits total 39% of the investment amount over a 7 year period. Qualified low-income community investments must be in operating businesses or real estate projects located in qualified low-income census tracts. The structure often involves a CDE obtaining an investment and using the funds to provide financing to projects, with tax credits going to investors and benefits to borrowers in the form of below-market interest rates and partial loan forgiveness.
Differences in the Brazilian and US Bankruptcy Codestonyprada
I put together this presentationt to demonstrate the differences in the US (USBC) and Brazilian Bankruptcy Codes (BBC). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Tony
Koprince sdvosb joint venturing & teaming presentation - el paso august 2012stevenkoprince
This document provides an overview of joint venturing, teaming, and subcontracting strategies for small businesses, with a focus on opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). It discusses reasons to form joint ventures or teams, how to find potential partners, legal risks to consider, and differences between joint ventures and prime/subcontractor teams. The document also outlines requirements for SDVOSB joint ventures and prime/subcontractor relationships, as well as mentor-protégé programs that can help SDVOSBs.
Motion Picture and Television Industry: Accounting Overview ASC 606RKLeSolutions
In this CPE webinar we shine the spotlight on revenue recognition accounting practices unique to the entertainment industry, and how revenues are impacted by the recent ASC 606 accounting standard update. Dan Landes from the Los Angeles CPA firm GHJ will be the presenter.
Huntington Bancshares reported a net loss of $2.4 billion for Q1 2009 due to a non-cash $2.6 billion goodwill impairment charge that had no impact on capital ratios. Excluding this charge, core net income was $6.9 million. Deposit growth was strong at 9% and problem loans are expected to remain elevated. Actions to improve liquidity and capital included debt repayments, balance sheet reductions, and dividend cuts. The tangible common equity ratio increased 61 basis points to 4.65%.
Bitcoin, Block chain, Cryptocurrency, and ICO's: A Legal PerspectiveRoger Royse
A full overview of topics surrounding the emerging cryptocurrency Industry. Topics include blockchain use, crowdfunding, ICO's taxation, and federal regulations
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
The document discusses municipal bankruptcy in the United States. It provides an overview of the status of municipal bankruptcies, with 38 municipal governments having filed for bankruptcy out of 89,000 total governments. It also discusses lessons learned from bankruptcy situations, including excessive debt issuance, lack of understanding of long-term obligations like pensions, revenue concentration risks, and short-sighted decision making. Key recommendations include formalizing financial policies, long-range budgeting, pursuing grants, cost cutting strategies, and pension reform to help manage finances and avoid potential bankruptcy.
Distressed startups legal, business, and financing strategiesRoger Royse
This document provides an overview of legal, business, and financing strategies for distressed startups. It discusses planning for economic downturns, including prioritizing protecting employees and customers, financial modeling, defending revenue, stabilizing operations, reducing costs, and pursuing opportunities. The document also covers terms investors may seek in troubled financings like resetting the cap table, pay-to-play provisions, and anti-dilution protections. M&A activity, government assistance programs, and defenses for non-performance like force majeure are additionally summarized.
The document provides information on starting and growing a government contracting business. It discusses establishing a solid foundation by knowing your business, having a long-term vision, and building relationships. It emphasizes developing a business plan, marketing strategy, and establishing a unique value proposition. The document then covers practical growth strategies like maintaining templates, consistency in materials, recruiting through employees, submitting technical papers, and involvement in the community. It also discusses contract vehicles like SBIR/STTR proposals and working as a subcontractor initially before pursuing larger opportunities.
The document provides an overview of small business programs and contracting opportunities. It discusses definitions of small businesses and various small business preference programs including 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. It also summarizes the Small Business Jobs Act, accelerated payment provisions, and considerations for small business set-asides.
The document provides guidance on establishing a successful government contracting business, including knowing your business and what makes it unique, building relationships, developing a business plan with long term vision, and practical growth strategies. Key steps are to establish a solid foundation by understanding your value proposition and assembling a team, fill your funnel with opportunities through networking and maintaining your reputation, and celebrate wins to build relationships and deliver quality work. Relationships and delivering on commitments are essential.
The document provides an overview of small business programs and contracting opportunities. It discusses definitions of small businesses and various small business preference programs including 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. It also summarizes recent changes from the Small Business Jobs Act regarding parity among programs and accelerated payments to small businesses.
The document discusses mentor-protégé programs, which provide incentives for large government contractors to assist and guide small businesses. The purpose is to help small businesses enhance their capabilities and participate in more contracts. Under these programs, an experienced mentor firm is matched with a protégé small business to provide management guidance, technical assistance, and other resources over time to help the small business grow. Both parties can benefit from new opportunities and relationships. Commitment is needed from both sides for the partnership to succeed.
What happens when the digital tools and platforms we make and use for communication and entertainment are hijacked for terrorism, violence against the vulnerable and nefarious transactions? What role do designers and developers play? Are we complicit as creators of these technologies and products? Should we police them or fight back? As Portfolio Lead for Northern Lab, Northern Trust's internal innovation startup focused on client and partner experience, Antonio will share a mix of provocative scenarios torn from today's headlines and compelling stories where activism and technology facilitated peace—and war.
As a call-to-action for designers and developers to engage in projects capable of transformational change, he'll explore the question: How might technology foster new experiences to better accelerate social activism and make the world a smarter, safer place?
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
The document provides information about opportunities for small businesses to win federal contracts. It notes that the federal government spends over $142 billion annually with small businesses. It outlines various SBA certification programs that can help small businesses qualify for contracts, such as the 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned programs. The document also provides guidance on how to identify contract opportunities, understand the federal acquisition process, and market small businesses to federal agencies and prime contractors.
The document provides an overview of opportunities for small businesses to win federal contracts. It discusses that the federal government aims to award 23% of contracts to small businesses. It outlines various SBA certification programs like 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned that provide preferences. It recommends businesses register in systems like SAM, identify their NAICS codes, and find contract opportunities on sites like FedBizOpps. It also gives guidance on requirements for proposals, performance, payment, and resources for assistance.
Differences in the Brazilian and US Bankruptcy Codestonyprada
I put together this presentationt to demonstrate the differences in the US (USBC) and Brazilian Bankruptcy Codes (BBC). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Tony
Koprince sdvosb joint venturing & teaming presentation - el paso august 2012stevenkoprince
This document provides an overview of joint venturing, teaming, and subcontracting strategies for small businesses, with a focus on opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). It discusses reasons to form joint ventures or teams, how to find potential partners, legal risks to consider, and differences between joint ventures and prime/subcontractor teams. The document also outlines requirements for SDVOSB joint ventures and prime/subcontractor relationships, as well as mentor-protégé programs that can help SDVOSBs.
Motion Picture and Television Industry: Accounting Overview ASC 606RKLeSolutions
In this CPE webinar we shine the spotlight on revenue recognition accounting practices unique to the entertainment industry, and how revenues are impacted by the recent ASC 606 accounting standard update. Dan Landes from the Los Angeles CPA firm GHJ will be the presenter.
Huntington Bancshares reported a net loss of $2.4 billion for Q1 2009 due to a non-cash $2.6 billion goodwill impairment charge that had no impact on capital ratios. Excluding this charge, core net income was $6.9 million. Deposit growth was strong at 9% and problem loans are expected to remain elevated. Actions to improve liquidity and capital included debt repayments, balance sheet reductions, and dividend cuts. The tangible common equity ratio increased 61 basis points to 4.65%.
Bitcoin, Block chain, Cryptocurrency, and ICO's: A Legal PerspectiveRoger Royse
A full overview of topics surrounding the emerging cryptocurrency Industry. Topics include blockchain use, crowdfunding, ICO's taxation, and federal regulations
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
The document discusses municipal bankruptcy in the United States. It provides an overview of the status of municipal bankruptcies, with 38 municipal governments having filed for bankruptcy out of 89,000 total governments. It also discusses lessons learned from bankruptcy situations, including excessive debt issuance, lack of understanding of long-term obligations like pensions, revenue concentration risks, and short-sighted decision making. Key recommendations include formalizing financial policies, long-range budgeting, pursuing grants, cost cutting strategies, and pension reform to help manage finances and avoid potential bankruptcy.
Distressed startups legal, business, and financing strategiesRoger Royse
This document provides an overview of legal, business, and financing strategies for distressed startups. It discusses planning for economic downturns, including prioritizing protecting employees and customers, financial modeling, defending revenue, stabilizing operations, reducing costs, and pursuing opportunities. The document also covers terms investors may seek in troubled financings like resetting the cap table, pay-to-play provisions, and anti-dilution protections. M&A activity, government assistance programs, and defenses for non-performance like force majeure are additionally summarized.
The document provides information on starting and growing a government contracting business. It discusses establishing a solid foundation by knowing your business, having a long-term vision, and building relationships. It emphasizes developing a business plan, marketing strategy, and establishing a unique value proposition. The document then covers practical growth strategies like maintaining templates, consistency in materials, recruiting through employees, submitting technical papers, and involvement in the community. It also discusses contract vehicles like SBIR/STTR proposals and working as a subcontractor initially before pursuing larger opportunities.
The document provides an overview of small business programs and contracting opportunities. It discusses definitions of small businesses and various small business preference programs including 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. It also summarizes the Small Business Jobs Act, accelerated payment provisions, and considerations for small business set-asides.
The document provides guidance on establishing a successful government contracting business, including knowing your business and what makes it unique, building relationships, developing a business plan with long term vision, and practical growth strategies. Key steps are to establish a solid foundation by understanding your value proposition and assembling a team, fill your funnel with opportunities through networking and maintaining your reputation, and celebrate wins to build relationships and deliver quality work. Relationships and delivering on commitments are essential.
The document provides an overview of small business programs and contracting opportunities. It discusses definitions of small businesses and various small business preference programs including 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. It also summarizes recent changes from the Small Business Jobs Act regarding parity among programs and accelerated payments to small businesses.
The document discusses mentor-protégé programs, which provide incentives for large government contractors to assist and guide small businesses. The purpose is to help small businesses enhance their capabilities and participate in more contracts. Under these programs, an experienced mentor firm is matched with a protégé small business to provide management guidance, technical assistance, and other resources over time to help the small business grow. Both parties can benefit from new opportunities and relationships. Commitment is needed from both sides for the partnership to succeed.
What happens when the digital tools and platforms we make and use for communication and entertainment are hijacked for terrorism, violence against the vulnerable and nefarious transactions? What role do designers and developers play? Are we complicit as creators of these technologies and products? Should we police them or fight back? As Portfolio Lead for Northern Lab, Northern Trust's internal innovation startup focused on client and partner experience, Antonio will share a mix of provocative scenarios torn from today's headlines and compelling stories where activism and technology facilitated peace—and war.
As a call-to-action for designers and developers to engage in projects capable of transformational change, he'll explore the question: How might technology foster new experiences to better accelerate social activism and make the world a smarter, safer place?
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
The document provides information about opportunities for small businesses to win federal contracts. It notes that the federal government spends over $142 billion annually with small businesses. It outlines various SBA certification programs that can help small businesses qualify for contracts, such as the 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned programs. The document also provides guidance on how to identify contract opportunities, understand the federal acquisition process, and market small businesses to federal agencies and prime contractors.
The document provides an overview of opportunities for small businesses to win federal contracts. It discusses that the federal government aims to award 23% of contracts to small businesses. It outlines various SBA certification programs like 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned that provide preferences. It recommends businesses register in systems like SAM, identify their NAICS codes, and find contract opportunities on sites like FedBizOpps. It also gives guidance on requirements for proposals, performance, payment, and resources for assistance.
W shop 2-brief seminar set-asides 2-19-2019sirsrajaa
This document provides an overview of several U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contracting programs:
1. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program - Provides contracting assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
2. Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Programs - Allows contracting officers to set aside contracts for eligible women-owned small businesses.
3. HUBZone Program - Provides contracting assistance to small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones to increase employment and investment in those areas.
4. 8(a) Business Development Program - Assists eligible small disadvantaged businesses to help them compete
W shop 2-brief seminar set-asides 2-19-2019sirsrajaa
This document provides an overview of several U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contracting programs:
1. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program - Provides contracting assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
2. Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Programs - Allows contracting officers to set aside contracts for eligible women-owned small businesses.
3. HUBZone Program - Provides assistance to small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones to increase employment and investment in those areas.
4. 8(a) Business Development Program - Assists eligible small disadvantaged businesses to help them compete through
This document provides information about various small business certification programs including federal, state, and local programs. It discusses certification categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and Women Owned Small Business. It also summarizes certification requirements, benefits, and the application process for programs like the Minnesota Small Business Procurement Program and CERT Program. Overall, the document serves to educate small businesses on certification options that can help them access contracting and procurement opportunities.
Disclaimer: Information is current as of Sept. 7, 2017.
Presented by:
Ken Surmeier
Business Opportunity Specialist
HubZone Program Liaison
Information Technology/Web Developer
US Small Business Administration
Kansas City District Office
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64106
Kenneth.surmeier@sba.gov
816.426.4919
Leveraging Veteran-Owned Status to Land Corporate and Government ContractsD&B B2B
This short webinar (only 30 minutes) is designed to help you, a veteran small business owner, understand how Vets GSA provides support for veteran entrepreneurs and can help them break into the supplier market, specifically working with the government.
A conversation about this presentation can be found on this LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/SupplierEdge-Community-6772622
Native Hawaiian Organizations ("NHO"): Regulation Changes presentationChristine Williams
This document provides an overview of a presentation given by John Klein of the SBA and Christine Williams of Outlook Law on recent changes to regulations regarding Native Hawaiian Organizations, the mentor-protégé program, and other topics. It discusses new rules expanding the definition of a HUBZone to include lands owned by Native Hawaiian Organizations. It also summarizes regulations related to establishing economic disadvantage for NHOs, affiliation exceptions for NHO-owned entities, and qualifications for the mentor-protégé program. The document outlines benefits of the mentor-protégé relationship like joint ventures and discusses written agreement requirements.
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) manages the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Program. The CBE Program provides certification and contracting preferences to local businesses. Businesses must meet criteria to be certified in categories like Local Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The certification process involves attending an orientation, applying online, and submitting supplemental documents. DSLBD assists businesses and ensures CBE utilization on government contracts.
This document summarizes various SBA social and economic programs for small businesses. It outlines self-certification and formal certification programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned programs. It provides guidance on registering a business, understanding size standards, and pursuing opportunities in government contracting and subcontracting. The document also lists additional SBA assistance resources and finance programs.
The document summarizes various SBA social and economic programs to help small businesses obtain government contracts, including self-certification programs, formal certification programs like the 8(a) and HUBZone programs, and guidance on registering a business, understanding contracting rules and regulations, and finding subcontracting and prime contracting opportunities. It provides an overview of certification requirements, benefits, and resources for various small business categories and programs.
8(a) Business Development Program Orientationjpeabody
The document provides information about the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. It outlines the program's goals of promoting business development and competitive viability for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Eligibility requirements include demonstrating social and economic disadvantage, meeting size standards, and being at least 51% owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals. The program offers contracting assistance, training, and other benefits to help participants compete more effectively. Applying firms must submit an application and meet all eligibility criteria.
The document provides a 12 step program for small businesses to succeed in federal government contracting. It includes registering in systems like CCR and PRO-Net to make your business visible. It recommends exploring certification programs, identifying opportunities on websites, and subcontracting. Most importantly, it stresses the importance of marketing your business and services to federal agencies and prime contractors.
Doing business with the u.s. federal governmentguest52f11d
The document provides a 12 step program for small businesses to succeed in federal government contracting. It includes registering in systems like CCR and PRO-Net to make your business visible. It recommends exploring certification programs, identifying opportunities on websites, and subcontracting. Most importantly, it stresses the importance of marketing your business and services to federal agencies and prime contractors.
This document summarizes information about the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. It outlines eligibility requirements such as being a small business owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual. It describes benefits of the program such as contracting assistance and training. Participants are expected to complete a business plan and annual review. The application process involves submitting an online application that is reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
This document summarizes a presentation about the Women Owned Small Business Contracting Program. It discusses federal small business spending goals, including the 5% goal for women owned small businesses that was only achieved at 4% in 2010, resulting in $4.1 billion less spent. It outlines the two types of set-asides for women owned small businesses and economically disadvantaged women owned small businesses. It provides eligibility requirements and certification processes. Contracting officers' responsibilities in utilizing set-asides are also summarized.
The document provides information for a City Council study session on a proposed minimum wage and paid sick leave ordinance in Emeryville, California. It includes: an overview of existing wage policies; background on the draft ordinance; a summary of public comments; recommendations from an Economic Development Advisory Committee; additional analysis of issues like small business definitions, tipped employees, and medical benefit credits; potential exemptions or phased implementation; and details on paid sick leave requirements. The draft ordinance would set the initial minimum wage rate at the current living wage rate of $14.42 per hour effective July 1, 2015.
The document discusses the goals and functions of the SBA's subcontracting program. It outlines the SBA's roles in negotiating prime contracting goals, delivering programs like 8(a) Business Development, and assisting with size standards, certifications, and subcontracting plans. It also announces an upcoming procurement fair to help small businesses learn about government contracting opportunities.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
1. Center for Workforce & Community
Education
Government Contracting
Seminar
Kris Parker & Pat Canciglia
(540) 653-4806
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3. Brief SB Program History
• Began as a response to WWII needs
• Small Business Mobilization Act of 1942 – Response by
Congress to help small plants compete with larger ones.
– Act authorized a price premium to be paid in contracting with
small firms
– Applicable only during wartime
• Armed Services Production Act of 1947 – provided that “…a
fair proportion of total Federal purchases and contracts be
placed with Small Business concerns…”
– Act extended provisions of the SB Mobilization act to peacetime
• Defense Production Act of 1950 – provided that awards could
be made to small businesses at other than the lowest
possible price
• Small Business Act of 1953 – Created the Small Business
Administration (SBA) as and independent agency of the
Executive Branch
– The Government should aid, counsel, assist, and protect, insofar
as possible, the interests of small business concerns to…ensure
that a fair proportion of the total purchases be place with small
business Approved for Public Release 3
4. What is a Small Business?
• A concern that:
– Is FOR Profit
– Is independently owned and operated
– Is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on
Government Contracts
– Can qualify under the size standards
• Size Standards:
– Established by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on an industry-
by-industry basis using North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) codes
– Size standards are based on:
• For manufacturing, number of employees
• For services and construction, average annual receipts for three
preceding accounting years
• Example: NAICS 541330, Engineering Services, size standard is $27
million
• Federal Small Business concerns differ from
state/local
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5. Small Business Preference
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
Provide:
– Set Asides
– Sole Source/Direct Award (for certain
concerns)
– Mandatory % of $ to Small Business
– Subcontracting requirements
– Most provisions detailed in FAR 19
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6. Small Business Programs
Conventional Small Business
Small Woman-Owned
Disadvantaged Small Business
Business (WOSB)
(SDB)
Veteran-Owned
Section 8(a) Small Business
(VOSB)
Minority Institutions
Service-Disabled VOSB
(SDVOSB)
HUBZone
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7. SDB
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
– Small Business 51% owned and operated by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals
– 8(a) Business Development Program is a Subset of SBD
– As of 01 October 2008, Standard SDB criteria is a Self-
Certifying criteria
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8. The 8(a) Program
• Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act established a Business
Development Program for SDBs
– An 8(a) SDB can be in the program for up to 9 years
• Exception: Native Alaskan and American Indian firms never
graduate
• 8(a) provisions allow for set-aside and sole source efforts
• 8(a) firms can receive direct, sole-source awards up to
following thresholds;
– Manufacturing: $6.5 million (Increased from $5.5 million)
– Services: $4.0 million (Increased from $3.5 million)
– 8(a) competition normally used above these levels
• Exception: Native Alaskan/American Indian firms – no ceiling
• SBA is legally the prime contractor for 8(a) contracts; however, DoD
activities execute contracts for the SBA under special partnership
agreements
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9. The 8(a) Program
• DoD/Navy Policy: once 8(a), always 8(a)
– Assuming no material change to a requirement, a
graduated firm may no longer be able to compete for the
work it performed
• 8(a) Status requires SBA Certification
• IMPORTANT TO NOTE
– 8(a) Status must be valid at time of Contract Award for
Sole Source Efforts
– 8(a) Status must be valid at time of Proposal Submission
for 8(a) Competitive Set-Asides
– 13 CFR § 124
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10. The 8(a) Program
• Recent Regulatory Updates enacted
by the SBA effective 14 March 2011
• Changes include:
– Clarification on factors determining
economic disadvantage
– Increased reporting requirements for
Tribally-owned firms
– New Ownership and Control
Requirements
– Suspension for call-ups to active duty
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11. WOSB/EDWOSB
• Women-Owned Small Business
– Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 set stage for
WOSB Set-Asides
– Criteria Divided in two categories:
• Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
(EDWOSB)
– WOSB & EDWOSB Small Business concerns must be 51%
owned and operated by one or more women
– Current regulations effective 04 February 2011
– New FAR Clause 19.15 recently included to provide
guidance
– NO SOLE SOURCE Provisions
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12. WOSB/EDWOSB
• Women-Owned Small Business
– Current Proposal Allows for WOSB Set-Asides as of 04
February 2011
• Manufacturing: $6.5 million
• All Others: $4.0 million
– Set-Asides Eligible ONLY for 83 Designated NAICS Codes
• 45 Determined to be Underrepresented
• 38 Determined to be Substantially Underrepresented
– WOSB is a Self-Certifying Criteria
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13. VOSB/SDVOSB
• Veteran-Owned Small Business
– Small Business 51% owned and operated by one or more
veterans
– Veterans Administration is the only Federal Agency with
VOSB Set-Aside authority
• Service-disabled VOSB (SDVOSB)
– SDVOSB provisions allow for set-aside and sole source
efforts
– Subset of VOSB can receive direct (sole-source) awards
up to following thresholds;
• Manufacturing: $6.0 million (Increased from $5.5 million)
• Services: $3.5 million (Increased from $3.0 million)
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14. VOSB/SDVOSB
• For SDVOSB sole source efforts:
– Contracting Officer must determine that there is
only one qualified SDVOSB available
• The effort must not be currently performed
by an 8(a) Small Business
• Both VOSB & SDVOSB are Self-Certifying
concerns
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15. HUBZone
• HUBZone Small Business
• HUBZone provisions allow for set-aside and sole source
efforts
• HUBZone firms can receive direct, sole-source awards up to
following thresholds;
– Manufacturing: $6.5 million (Increased from $5.5 million)
– Services: $4.0 million (Increased from $3.5 million)
– Purchases must be >$150k for sole source provisions to be
exercised
• For HUBZone sole source efforts:
– Contracting Officer must determine that there is only one
qualified HUBZone available
• The effort must not be currently performed by an 8(a) Small
Business
• HUBZone Status requires SBA Certification
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16. HUBZone
• IMPORTANT TO NOTE
– HUBZone Status must be valid at time of Proposal
Submission and Contract Award
– HUBZone Mapping to be updated later this year
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17. Small Business Jobs Act
• Public Law 111-240, singed into effort 27
September 2010
• Officially restored “Parity”
– Removed “Shall” from HUBZone verbiage and
replaced it with “May”
• Established Government-wide policy on
Bundling
• Calls for annual Size Standard Certification
• Significant federal financial investments and
tax incentives for Small Business
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18. Accelerated Payment
• Interim Rule effective 27 April 2011
• Modifies DFAR & Associated Payment
Systems to make Accelerated Payment to
ALL Small Business
• Removes the term “Disadvantaged” from
the DFAR Verbiage
• Current FPDS data reflects approx. 60,000
active Small Business contracts
• Targeted payment date of 7-10 days
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19. Set-Aside Considerations
• All procurements between $3k and $150K
automatically SB Set-Asides (FAR 19.502-2)
• Procurements >$150K shall be set-aside if two
or more qualified small businesses available
• Repetitive procurements should follow suit
unless market research indicated otherwise,
e.g., an 8(a) set-aside is re-procured as 8(a),
etc.
• Help us help you!
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20. Sole Source Considerations
• Governed by FAR 6.3
• Very high scrutiny
• Only concerns w/Sole Source provisions:
– 8(a)
– SDVOSB
– HUBZone
• Local Sole Source Signature Authority to
$12.5m
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21. Fundamental Thoughts
• LEAD with your Capabilities –
LEVERAGE your Concern
• Know your Market
– Internal – Be familiar with the target
ordering office
– External – Know your competition
• Focus your talents
• Have a future plan with contingencies
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22. Policy Trend:
Better Buying Power
“Better Buying Power” - USD(AT&L) memo of 14Sep10
-- Dr. Carter outlined his acquisition initiatives to deliver better value to the
taxpayer and our warfighters. They were organized under these topics:
1. Target Affordability and Control Cost Growth
2. Incentivize Productivity and Innovation in Industry
3. Promote Real Competition
4. Improve Tradecraft in Service Acquisitions
5. Reduce Non-Productive Processes and Bureaucracy
“Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power (USD(AT&L) memo
03Nov10)
-- Directs implementation of specific actions with regard to the five initiatives
above.
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23. Specific Direction Affecting
Small Business
• Reinvigorate Industry IR&D/Protect DoD
Technology Base
– Enhance SBIR Program to Promote Role of Small
Business in Supporting DoD IRAD Needs
• Increase Dynamic Small Business Role in
DoD Marketplace Competition
– For All Competitive and Non-Competitive
Procurements, Seek Increased SB Participation
Through Weighting Factors in Past Performance
and in Fee Construct
• Increase Small Business Participation in
Providing Services
– Seek Opportunities to Compete Multiple-Award
ID/IQ Contracts Among Small Businesses
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24. Competition & Small Business
Opportunity at Dahlgren
• SeaPort Pre-Solicitation Announcements
- Have become a practice at NSWCDD Contracts
- Announcements allow companies more time to
prepare for the upcoming effort
• SeaPort Sources Sought Announcements
- Posted whenever practicable
- Provide every opportunity for Small Business
participation
• Industry Days
• Highly encouraging early involvement with
Program Managers and Industry Partners
• Acquisition Planning
• Early identification of follow-on efforts;
concurrent with final option exercise
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25. FY 2010 Contracting for
NSWCDD Departments
Dollars Obligated Contract Actions
17%
46%
54%
83%
Services
Supplies
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26. FY 2010 Obligations - Top 10 FSC Groups ($000)
$180,000
Thousands
$160,000
Top Ten FSC’s
$140,000 Account for 90% of
Obligations
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$-
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28. WORK PRODUCT METRICS
(NSWCDD)
*DATA INCLUDES CDSA, OTHER NASP TENANTS, PURCHASE CARDS, GRANTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
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