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GovCon Intelligence

Sam Le
8A Program
FAR Overhaul
Rule Of Two
Small Business Administration
SBA
Artificial Intelligence
SBIR
Small Business Administration (SBA)
FAR Council
FAR Companion Guide
Joint Ventures
Department Of Defense
Court Of Federal Claims
Mentor-Protege Program
Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Government Contracting
Washington, United States
GAO Kriaanet Decision
SBA Budget/scorecard
Small Business Bill Of Rights

Small-business government contracting updates and analysis from legal, regulatory, and data perspectives. I spent 20 years writing contract regulations for the government. Now I help small business owners understand the fine print. www.govconintelligence.com

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Karri Palmetier is a legal expert on one of the fastest evolving subjects in government contracting: domestic-sourcing requirements. She joined me after her well-attended session at NCMA World Congress in Orlando, and we started our discussion with a... more

Meghan Leemon and I caught up after her excellent presentation on joint ventures at the National HUBZone Conference in Virginia. Meghan, who practices out of PilieroMazza’s Colorado office, was involved in one of the most important joint-venture case... more

Erin Estevez has a warning for Defense contractors—if you think you’re in the clear because of the CMMC Phase 2 pause, you may not be ready for what’s next. A new compliance regime is right around the corner. And the soon-to-be-required disclosures o... more

David Mullis has been analyzing the FAR Overhaul from a small-business perspective for well over a year now. So when the FAR Council published its first batches of proposed rules last week, the former SBA Advocacy assistant chief counsel and current ... more

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Meghan Leemon
Partner at PilieroMazza
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Episode: SBA Case Updates: Joint Ventures, 8(a) & Size
David Mullis
Regulatory consultant for Gov Contract Pros; former Assistant Chief Counsel at SBA Office of Advocacy
Gov Contract Pros; SBA Office of Advocacy
Episode: The Next Stage of the FAR Overhaul (with David Mullis)
Lizzie Sullivan
President of Madison Services Group, government relations professional
Madison Services Group
Episode: Behind the Scenes of the Fight for the Rule of Two (with Lizzie Sullivan)
Jackie Robinson-Burnette
Nationally recognized authority in federal procurement and former SBA Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and Business Development
Senior Executive Strategic Solutions (SES2)
Episode: How 8(a) survives (with Jackie Robinson-Burnette)
Stephanie Kostro
President of the Professional Services Council (PSC)
Professional Services Council
Episode: Navigating the Messy Middle of Federal Contracting (with Stephanie Kostro)
Scott Flesch
In-house guest, experienced bid protest attorney
Miller & Chevalier
Episode: From the Front Lines: Bid Protests and Beyond (with Scott Flesch)
Jackson Moore
Attorney at Smith Anderson, focusing on government contracting and business dispute resolution
Smith Anderson
Episode: AI Legal Risks and the Anti-DEI Executive Order
Jayna Rust
Partner at Thompson Coburn in Washington, DC; expert in government contracts, grants, and bid protests
Thompson Coburn
Episode: How the Supreme Court changed GovCon (with Jayna Rust)
Damien Specht
Partner at Morrison & Foerster; Government Contracts and Public Procurement practice
Morrison & Foerster
Episode: What's next for GovCon M&A (with Damien Specht)

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SBA Case Updates: Joint Ventures, 8(a) & Size
Q: What happened in the Primary Healthcare case and its implications for JV eligibility and final proposal revisions?
The case established that size is judged not only by JVA compliance but also by the JV's size as of the date of final proposal revision, which can be years after the initial offer and may invalidate a JV's eligibility if the mentor-protege relationship or sizes have changed.
SBA Case Updates: Joint Ventures, 8(a) & Size
Q: Tell me a bit about what you went over in your joint venture presentation on one of the lesser known benefits of joint ventures.
Meghan explains how VJAs affect size, showing that receipts are allocated proportionally to the work performed in the JV, which can help a company stay small longer and plan strategically rather than simply pursuing growth through a prime contract.
FAR Overhaul Q&A and Debunking Part 19 Myths
Q: Is the Rule of Two truly unchanged by the overhaul?
Yes, the rule remains mandatory; the wording has shifted from 'shall' to 'must,' but there is no discretionary change to when set-asides are required.
FAR Overhaul Q&A and Debunking Part 19 Myths
Q: What does the FAR overhaul mean for entity-owned firms like ANCs and Indian Tribes with respect to 8A sole-source contracts?
Those authorities still exist, but the language now appears under 8A-related sections and is referred to by cross-cutting FAR provisions; the general approach preserves the ability to award sole-source 8A contracts above certain thresholds under statutory exceptions, with requirements for justification and compliance.
Navigating the Messy Middle of Federal Contracting (with Stephanie Kostro)
Q: What should small businesses monitor in NDAA 2027 related to rule of two and multi-agency acquisitions?
Small businesses should watch for consistency in the rule of two at both contract and task-order levels, potential expansions of authorities to civilian agencies, and how non-traditional contractors or sole-source provisions might be treated; PSC supports maintaining set-asides while seeking clarity and predictability across agencies.

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This show centers on federal contracting, government policy, and procurement law from a practical, business-facing angle. Episodes frequently dissect regulatory changes, policy shifts, and court decisions that affect small businesses pursuing government contracts, with a strong emphasis on compliance, bid protests, and program integrity. A recurring pattern is insider analysis—how rules come together, what Congress and agencies are doing, and how small firms can engage lawmakers or respond to rulemakings. Noteworthy is the regular featuring of seasoned legal and policy experts, plus a pragmatic focus on actionable steps for listeners navigating data calls, suspensions, and advocacy opportunities. The format often blends rigorous policy disc... more

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