Small Business

Redhawk Federal Solutions acquires SETA outfit

For Redhawk, this transaction follows Genesis Park's investment in the two-year-old company in the fall.

SBA is coming for your 8(a) certification: What targeted firms need to know

Businesses facing termination need to meet their deadlines, scrutinize SBA’s calculations, and preserve their right to appeal, writes Stephen Bacon, an attorney with the law firm Rogers Joseph O’Donnell.

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154 firms face ouster from 8(a) program after failing financial eligibility test

The Small Business Administration's crackdown targets companies that have exceeded net worth, income and asset thresholds.

8(a) program faces unprecedented pressure from Trump administration attacks

Defenders of the small business contracting initiative say it enables rapid procurement, can meet administration priorities and the administration is overstating fraud concerns.

SBA suspends 1,000 8(a) contractors for missing data submission deadline

These companies now have until Feb. 19 to submit financial records, but their reinstatement remains uncertain.

How small businesses can adapt to new 8(a) and procurement realities

Understanding contracting officer motivations and pressures and strategically aligning your interests with theirs is more important than ever, writes BD and capture expert Ezekiel Russell.

Polaris small business protests continue as GSA seeks to update the administrative record

Six companies are at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the evaluations of their scores, claiming that improper point deductions cost them spots among the top 100 awardees.

Small business joint venture wins Coast Guard cyber contract

The five-year, $160 million contract covers information assurance services from headquarters to ships at sea.

Fast 50 deadline extended!

You now have until Sept. 5 to nominate your company for recognition as one of the fastest-growing small businesses in the market.

2025 Fast 50: Nomination period now open

The upcoming annual rankings will recognize the fastest-growing small businesses in the GovCon market.

Small Business Administration would have to relocate field offices from ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ under House-passed bill

The agency previously said it would move six of its regional offices from cities that have laws limiting their cooperation with federal immigration agents.

SBA declares tribal and Alaska Native programs not affected by Trump's DEI rollback

The Small Business Administration's general counsel responded to concerns raised by the Native American Contractors Association.

Don’t limit defense innovation by capping small-biz awards

A proposed change to the Small Business Innovation Research program would deprive the military of some of its best problem-solvers, writes Robert Smith, former director of the Navy's SBIR/STTR programs.

Air Force Research Lab seeks support for IT modernization initiatives

The agency wants to hire a small business that can support research operations with artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and cloud migration services.

Protest hits last part of $8B NOAA services contract

A small business is challenging how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration evaluated its proposal for the ProTech 2.0 vehicle's final domain to be awarded.

Small business owner wants Congress to protect OSDBU offices

One founder and CEO launches a video campaign amidst fear that if cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services spread across government, small businesses like his will lose access to critical resources and opportunities.

FirstSource III battle moves to court

Three companies are challenging the evaluations and other factors behind awards for the Homeland Security Department's $10 billion commodity IT contract.