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8a Magazine’s content is provided by the federal and state certification and contracting industry experts of ez8a, Advance GSA, Government Marketing, Advance 8a and Fedvital, as well as guest contributors that are at the top of their field. Active 8a Articles are designed to focus on the advantages a firm has after becoming 8a Certified by the SBA. While our articles highlight ways to utilize your 8a Certification, as well as stay in compliance with the SBA, further exploration of the subject matter or even issues that we have yet to discuss (or haven’t discussed in a while) may be at the top of your mind. Click ‘Ask An Expert’ to send a note directly to our resident Active 8a Expert, Mark Ryan. From there, Mark can help answer any questions your firm may have concerning how to make your 8a Certification work for you. Ask an Expert
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A Tier-by-Tier Breakdown of GSA’s $12 Billion Marketplace

In Federal Contracting, we generally put small businesses into three tiers based upon an equation that takes into account complexity versus the labor management required. I always like to call this the.... View More
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The Advancing of the "Rule of Two" Bill in the House (H.R. 2804) Could Codify a Federal Procurement Foundational Piece Into Statute

If you are a part of the 8(a) BD Program, this development impacts your firm on MAC/GWAC task orders, possibly more depending on the Senate’s companion legislation, and subsequent reconciliation and.... View More
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New Legislation (Yet Again) Intends to Eliminate the WOSB Program

A serious legislative threat to a longstanding, beloved SBA Certification has emerged again that could reshape the federal contracting landscape. New companion bills introduced in the U.S. Senate (S.4390) and.... View More
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AI, HUBZones and the GSA Schedule: The Coming Revenue Surge

The federal government has struggled to meet its 3% HUBZone target for ten years and running. Because of this historical shortfall, many companies previously assumed the sales dollars simply didn't justify the.... View More
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The New Reality of 8(a) Annual Reviews: Probation, Palantir, and the End of Leniency

If you have been in the 8(a) BD Program for a while, you know the unwritten rules of the annual review process. For the last 22 years, I have been doing renewals; the intensity of your review has largely.... View More
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The Power of SBA Certifications in Federal Contracting

In today’s competitive federal contracting market, small businesses need every edge they can get. One of the most effective ways to stand out is by obtaining certifications through the U.S..... View More
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DOT Reshapes DBE Programs

Last October marked a significant shift for small businesses seeking recognition as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) or Airport Concessions DBEs (ACDBE). The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has.... View More
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A Guide to GSA Consultant Selection

Securing a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is one of the most effective ways for a business to enter the lucrative federal marketplace—where annual spending exceeds $45 Billion and contract holders average over.... View More
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Unveiling Military Opportunities: Navigating the Range of VA Contracts

With over 16 Million Veterans in the United States, the Veterans Benefits and Services Administration wields a significant annual budget in the $302 Billion range, ranking as the 7th largest spender among.... View More
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How 400% Federal GSA Growth Could Reshape Contracting

The Trump Administration set a goal of 4X the growth in purchases through the GSA Schedule system. We have not seen this level of sales growth materialize yet—but in government contracting, change.... View More
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