Government Contracting :
Opportunity News
DECEMBER, 2008
HUBZone Program Gets Precedence Over Other Set-Aside Programs
One word in an acquisition regulation lifts the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) program above all other small business programs, according to a recent decision on a protest made by the Government Accountability Office.
Agencies must give precedence to the HUBZone small-business program before using the other set-aside programs. A contracting officer “shall set aside acquisitions" to HUBZone small businesses, GAO wrote in its report, citing the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
As a result of "shall" versus "may," the GAO said the FAR requires set-aside precedence for HUBZone businesses and strengthens the argument that HUBZone set-asides have priority over any other set-aside program when there are two or more qualified HUBZone bidders. (Read longer article on this subject )
MORE INFORMATION
or help registering with the HUBZone program in Nebraska, contact a procurement counselor at 402-554-6253 or email alalexander@unomaha.edu.
November 10, 2008
Disaster Recovery Contracts
Information about federal contacting opportunities for small businesses able to support post-disaster cleanup and rebuilding in areas devastated by recent storms and flooding is now accessible through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Contracting Assistance Center (DCAC).
“A vast area—from the Gulf States to the Midwest—suffered millions of dollars in property damage ...,” said Acting SBA Administrator Sandy K. Baruah. “We want to make sure small businesses have the opportunity to seek federal contracting dollars, armed with detailed information that will make it possible for them to take advantage of the network of available resources.”
The DCAC provides a central point of reference for small businesses, particularly minority, women and veteran-owned businesses, to register for and learn about federal contracting opportunities. Business owners can visit the web for a detailed look at how to seek government contracts.
MORE INFORMATION:
Disastery Recovery Contracting Assistance Center
1-888-4USADOC (1-888-487-2362) Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm EST; Sat-Sun, 9am-9pm EST.
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Call NBDC procurement assistance counselor at 402-554-6253
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