R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantDec 13, 20182 minRules for Set-Asides for Small Business, Including Women-Owned Small BusinessThe Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently considered a protest challenging a Department of Energy (“DOE”) decision not to set...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantDec 13, 20183 minWhen Will The SBA Give "Present Effect" to Stock Sales or Agreements to Merge?In a recent case at the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Office of Hearings and Appeals, (“OHA”), the OHA clearly explained when...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantOct 31, 20183 minSize Protest Deadlines Do Not Apply if Agency Flouts Sealed Bidding ProceduresAgencies must strictly adhere to the procurement method as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”). Failure to do so may...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJul 10, 20182 minTermination of an 8(a) Contractor for Failure to Pay a SubcontractorA recent decision by the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) sustained the SBA’s termination...