Office Manager 6/5/26 Office Manager 6/5/26

Codifying the Rule of Two and Recalibrating Defense Acquisition: Congressional Reform in Motion

This post examines Terry Gerton’s Federal News Network discussion with Emily Murphy on proposed acquisition reforms, including codification of the small business “rule of two,” possible changes to task order set-asides, and NDAA provisions aimed at accelerating Department of Defense procurement while preserving congressional oversight.

Office Manager 5/20/26 Office Manager 5/20/26

SBA’s Small Business Scorecard May Be Changing: Why Contractors Should Pay Attention

SBA may be changing how it grades agency small business contracting performance, with greater emphasis on veteran-owned firms, competition, fraud reduction, subcontracting, and taxpayer value. Federal contractors should monitor how these changes may affect set-asides, 8(a) usage, outreach, and agency acquisition strategies.

Office Manager 5/12/26 Office Manager 5/12/26

AI and Small Business Contracting: GAO Identifies Promise, Risk, and a Transparency Gap at SBA

GAO’s May 2026 report examines how AI could support small business contracting, OSDBU functions, and SBIR/STTR programs while warning of risks involving bias, inaccurate outputs, data privacy, proprietary information, and SBA’s inconsistent AI use case reporting.

Office Manager 9/9/25 Office Manager 9/9/25

GAO Clarifies Small-Business Participation Must Cover Surge When Measured Against Total Estimated Task-Order Amount

GAO’s Sept. 2, 2025 decision in Resource Management Concepts clarifies that when solicitations measure small-business participation against the total estimated task-order amount, agencies must include surge. Contractors must narratively allocate surge to small businesses—pricing formulas alone won’t suffice—under SeaPort-NxG and similar DoD task orders.

Office Manager 6/4/25 Office Manager 6/4/25

the 2025 Set-Aside Rollback: Trump Administration’s Reduction of SDB Contracting Goal to 5%

In 2025, the Trump administration reversed the Biden-era 15% goal for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) federal contracting, returning it to the statutory 5%. This post revisits the rollback, explores its legal foundation, and considers ongoing implications for contractors in today’s procurement environment.

Office Manager 3/15/25 Office Manager 3/15/25

Reporting Errors in Small Business Contracting at NNSA

The GAO-25-106820 report highlights $1.1 billion in misreported small business contracts by NNSA and its contractors, exposing oversight failures and fraud risks. This blog explores key findings, the impact on small business contracting, and GAO’s recommendations for improved data accuracy, oversight, and fraud prevention in federal procurement. #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusiness

Office Manager 1/17/25 Office Manager 1/17/25

Proposed FAR to Enhance Small Business Participation in Multiple-Award Contracts

The proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) aimed at boosting small business participation in multiple-award contracts. Discover the implications, benefits, and potential challenges for contractors and government agencies under this new rule.

Office Manager 12/5/24 Office Manager 12/5/24

Strengthening Small Business Subcontracting in Federal Procurement

The latest OFPP memorandum addressing small business subcontracting in federal procurement. Learn how stronger oversight, innovative incentives, and enhanced accountability aim to improve opportunities for small businesses and boost supply chain resilience.

Office Manager 11/22/24 Office Manager 11/22/24

Proposed Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2024: A Step Toward Strengthening Cybersecurity

The implications of the proposed Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2024, offering tax credits for small businesses to enhance cybersecurity, especially in defense contracts, fostering national cybersecurity resilience.

Office Manager 6/25/24 Office Manager 6/25/24

Unlocking the Benefits of SSO for Small and Medium sized Federal Government Contractors

The Single Sign-On (SSO) can revolutionize security and efficiency for small and medium-sized federal government contractors. Learn about the key findings from the latest CISA report and why SSO adoption is important for your business.

Office Manager 4/21/24 Office Manager 4/21/24

SBIR Grants: Opportunities in CHIPS Metrology for Small Business Federal Contractors

Discover how the FY 2024 SBIR Program in CHIPS Metrology can transform small business federal contractors. Learn how Fed Contract Pros aids in leveraging this opportunity to innovate in semiconductor manufacturing, enhancing technological capabilities and market competitiveness.