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Final rule raises threshold for 8(a) sole source justifications

     The Defense Dept. has made it easier for small businesses participating in the government’s 8(a) Business Development program to obtain large sole source contracts without going through the justification and approval process.

      DOD issued a final rule--effective June 5--to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to raise the threshold for requiring a justification and approval to award a sole-source contract to an 8(a) participant. It now applies to contracts of $100 million and up. The previous threshold was $22 million: ...more....

     

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Inside this edition:

Final rule raises threshold for 8(a) sole source justifications

Surveys show small vendors’ COVID19 fears

Follow-up Survey: Impact of COVID-19 on small business contractors

Apply for PPP by Aug. 8

Agencies fall short on oversight of small biz subcontracts: GAO

Changes for 8(a) STARS

Alliant 2 Small Biz canceled

PSC ranks agencies’ forecasts

Judge holds up ANC aid again

Column: Comparing 8(a) STARS II and 8(a) STARS III

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  • DFARS proposed rule for services contracts

Updated Coronavirus Resources for Small Business Federal Contractors



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