In November 2021 the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), a "once in a generation investment in our nation's infrastructure and competitiveness" was passed. While investing in our country's infrastructure and communities, the act also hopes to ease [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is an annual event that occurs from September 15 to October 15, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of the American Latino community. As I reflect on my [...]
It is the beginning of fiscal year 2024, and fortunately, a federal shutdown has been avoided, at least for now! With so much occurring in the world, whether it be on the political or economic front, it is always [...]
A couple of weeks ago we attended the National HubZone Conference in Leesburg, VA. Hosted by the HUBZone Contractors National Council it was an event filled with networking and educational sessions. The US Small Business Administration (US SBA) has various contract [...]
It is National Small Business Week and it felt right to acknowledge and celebrate the small businesses that are winning small business contracts. In FY 22, $154.8B was awarded to 80,496 companies as small business contracts, which is 24.16% [...]
March was Women's History Month, and as I saw all the posts on women who have had an impact in the various fields, I thought I should discuss a topic close to my heart - federal contracting for women-owned [...]
It is January 4th, 2023 - the start of the 2023 calendar year, but also the start of the Q2 of the Federal Government Fiscal Year 2023. It is also the time for us to get understand the federal [...]
I cannot believe that it's Oct 3rd, 2022 and the new fiscal year has started with more than $1.18B already obligated. FY 2022 has been an eventful year, with challenges of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and economic [...]
Do you know the difference between information and knowledge? If so, do you understand why this simple difference can have a massive effect on the important “bottom line impacting” decisions that you take? Why Knowledge really is Power The [...]
What is a subcontract? In the world of Federal Contracting, and as defined by FAR 19.701, "Subcontract means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies and/or services [...]
