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8(a) Business Development Program is on Hold

Sep 28, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, Press

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee found that one piece of the 8(a) business development program is unconstitutional. To develop its response to the district court's decision, the SBA placed all applications on hold. The district court...

Federal Fiscal Year End is Approaching

Sep 12, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, HUBZone, Press, SAM Registration, SDVOSV & VOSB/Veteran-Owned, WOSB/Women-Owned

The federal fiscal year runs from the first day of October through the last day of September the following year. For example, Fiscal Year 2023 runs from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 3023. That means the end of the year is fast approaching. What does this...

Fringe Benefit Rate Increase for SCA Contracts

Aug 14, 2023 | Government Contracts, Press

Notice to all Government Contractors If you have a SCA-Covered contract, this message relates to you. The Department of Labor announced that effective June 27, 2023, the Health and Welfare Fringe Benefit Rates have increased for those Service Contract Act wage...

Government Leasing Contracts – GSA Leasing Portal

Aug 2, 2023 | Government Contracts, GSA, Press

GSA and PBS Office of Leasing is seaking offers for leased offices space during the current open priod of August 1st through August 7th 2023 (ending at 7:30 pm EDT). They are asking anyone with 9,875 ABOA SQFT in Oklahoma City, OK submit their bid via the Automated...

Sources Sought Notice from US Dept of Treasury

Jun 20, 2023 | Government Contracts, Press

Registered businesses receive notices like this Sources Sought Notice from US Department of Treasury all the time. See what they’re saying, offering, and asking for. Get familiar and start to respond for your chance to win.The CDFI Fund sent an update on June 16th...

Top Government Consulting Service Provider of 2023

Jun 12, 2023 | Government Contracts, Press

Select GCR has done it again! Winning awards is effortless for this industry’s leading company. Jason Bortz has spent years establishing his brand as the number one, go-to company for consulting services. He has put together a team of professional Federal Business...

How can NAICS code changes in 2022 affect your business?

Mar 14, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, Press

Just like the HUBZone map, NAICS codes change every 5 years. This review of NAICS codes ensures relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of the classification. The review happens over the course of a couple years. The committees considers public recommendations as well as...

Increase in Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Feb 7, 2023 | Government Contracts, Press

Another Increase in Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors!That’s right, the minimum wage for Federal contractors is increasing again. The Biden administration singed an executive order on January 1, 2023, which increased the minimum wage to $16.20 per hour. It was only...

2022 Economic Census

Feb 1, 2023 | Government Contracts, Press

As of 1/31/2023, the 2022 Economic Census has begun. For those who don’t know what the economic census is, let's explain. The census is the collection of business data to understand American business and the economy. This happens every 5 years, specifically in years...

HUBZone Map is Changing for Certified Small Businesses

Jan 24, 2023 | HUBZone, Press

ATTENTION!! The HUBZone Map is Changing!Effective July 1, 2023What does this mean for your HUBZone certified business? Once eligible businesses may no longer be eligible to hold a HUBZone certification as of July 1, 2023. As of that date, any business who is no longer...