Scrutiny for 8a solesource followon contract awards between subsidiaries of same anc sbas ability to enforce its regulation prohibiting subsidiaries owned by the same anc from operating in the same primary line of business as reported to sba is hindered by limited tracking and sharing of information across sbas 68 district offices. Help with understanding the 8a business development. The purpose of the 8a bd program is to assist eligible 8a firms to more effectively compete in the american economy. Just last week during a govology webinar on womenowned small businesses, one of the attendees asked my colleague haley claxton and i an insightful question about the different standards for giving sole source awards to participants in various government programs. The small business administration sba has issued its eagerlyawaited final rule implementing the new sole source award authority for womenowned small businesses wosbs. How to award a 8a sole source contract for more information, or to make a sole sourcing offer to true ia, llc, contact cassandra zeigler, business opportunity specialist sba richmond district office 400 n. Agencies have been under an interim rule requiring them to justify many smallbusiness solesource awards. Gao found that the key inquiry was whether the bridge contract reflected a new requirement. Sba 8a sole source procurement process with the research.
Process for awarding sole source acquisitions february 2008 a. Concept pluss sba 8a and sdb business development certification is valid through february 2018. Our status facilitates nonprotestable awards in as short as 5 business days. This specialized process saves significant time and money. Fast and simple procurement and operational execution. The personal services contracts database pscd has been modified to meet sole source and emergency contract filing requirements under rcw 39. Fiscal year 2018 contract awards fiscal year 2015 contract awards fiscal year 2014 contract awards. This rule does not apply to the procedures to procure ae services. Limit on the total dollar value of solesource contracts that an individual participant can receive while in the program.
As for your file documentation, simply say that multiple awards are not appropriate because 1 you have offered the procurement to sba for 8a contracting on a sole source basis in furtherance of far 19. Federal contracting officers now possess new authority to make sole source awards to womenowned small businesses wosbs and economically disadvantaged womenowned small businesses edwosbs. Dec 06, 2016 the federal register also notes that the rule puts the wosb program on a level playing field with other sba government contracting programs with sole source authority and provided an additional, needed tool for agencies to meet the statutorily mandated goal of 5 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for. If you would prefer, you can still issue an direct award by. If you are looking to support your community while improving your bottom line, this your certification.
Requires formal certification preapproval by sba eligibility for sole source. Awarding two sole source contracts, ig says sba officials defeated the purpose of the recovery act. Sole source contracts are awarded to one supplier without a competitive process. The sba defines a disability as servicerelated if it occurred during active duty in military, navy, or air force. Sscd was developed to automate many of the tasks associated with.
She wanted to know the difference between how contracting officers go about offering an 8a sole source award and a wosb sole. Womenowned small businesses can now be awarded sole source. Three easy ways to issue streamlined directed awards. All federal agencies can issue us streamlined sole source awards using our 8a stars ii gwac, if you are part of hhs, you can use the the cms sponsored sparc vehicle.
To 8a sole source contract award to the research and evaluation group, please provide an agency offer letter to the south carolina small business administration. Sdvosbc program for small businesses sage business consulting. The protester challenged this contemplated 8a solesource award, arguing that because the original requirement was accepted by the sba as a competitive 8a award, the agency could not convert the requirement to an 8a solesource award. Solesource directly to agil3 technology solutions a3t. Far council clarifies 8a sole source justification. Most importantly, the final rule authorizes sole source awards in industries identified by sba in which wosbs are underrepresented. If you have followed smallgovcon over the past week, you have seen a few posts about changes made to the 2015 national defense authorization act since the bill was initially passed by the house in may.
Sba, ig disagree on solesource awards washington technology. Mar 24, 2016 scrutiny for 8a solesource followon contract awards between subsidiaries of same anc sbas ability to enforce its regulation prohibiting subsidiaries owned by the same anc from operating in the same primary line of business as reported to sba is hindered by limited tracking and sharing of information across sbas 68 district offices. Administration makes it easier to award vets sole source contracts. Sole source contracts database department of enterprise.
Scrutiny for 8a solesource followon contract awards. From our dcaa compliant accounting services, to monthly government contract accounting for all government agency awards, contract. The federal register also notes that the rule puts the wosb program on a level playing field with other sba government contracting programs with sole source authority and provided an additional, needed tool for agencies to meet the statutorily mandated goal of 5 percent of the total value of all prime contract and subcontract awards for. Notice of intent to award sole source contracts all notices are posted for ten 10 days prior to the award of a sole source contract. If you would prefer, you can still issue an direct award by following the process outlined below. Hubzone program for small businesses sage business.
Sole source and emergency contracts are filed with the department of enterprise services des exclusively through the sole source contracts database sscd. While sba helps 8a firms build their competitive and institutional knowhow, the agency also encourages them to participate in competitive acquisitions. Sba encouraged agencies to use the new law upon releasebefore the october 14 date. This section is amended to include the authority for sole source awards to edwosb concerns and wosb concerns eligible under the wosb program. Womenowned small businesses could receive sole source contracts under the national defense authorization act of 2015, which was passed by the house of representatives last week. Administration makes it easier to award vets solesource contracts. Notice of intent to award sole source contracts dgs. Typically supports social economical organizational goals.
Reliascent llc is the only government contract accounting firm that specializes in all aspects of government contracting compliance. Bridge contract considered a new requirement bid protest. The small business administration sba 8a sole source vehicle enables agencies to engage in direct buy contracts with certified contractors. Sdvosbc program for small businesses sage business.
Agencies skirted requirement to justify solesource awards. Source, does the justification inappropriately suggest that there are other providers of these services, e. May 09, 2016 the small business administration sba fasttracked its official rule authorizing wosb solesource, allowing contracting officers to cite the rule and award sole source contracts. The office of the deputy mayor for planning and economic development hosts several contract and procurement opportunities. Limit on the total dollar value of sole source contracts that an individual participant can receive while in the program. Does 8a sole source authority apply for single award idiq. To make sure 8a firms are on track to accomplish their goals and are following requirements, the sba district offices monitor and measure the progress of. Sole source contracts for womenowned small businesses. The small business administration sba fasttracked its official rule authorizing wosb solesource, allowing contracting officers to cite the rule and award sole source contracts. The final rule essentially adopts and follows the proposed rule, previously discussed here.
We are 8 a certified by the us small business administration sba. However, if you believe that an intended sole source award noted below is not justified, please state your reasons by the response due date via email to the contracts and procurement division. This procurement program was set aside for servicedisabled veteranowned small business concerns sdvosbc and provides that federal contracting officers may restrict competition to sdvosbcs and award a sole source or setaside contract where certain criteria are met. New authority will bolster womenowned small businesses. Apr 19, 2012 agencies have been under an interim rule requiring them to justify many smallbusiness sole source awards. Awarding two solesource contracts, ig says sba officials defeated the purpose of the recovery act. This new 8a justification brought more attention to large solesource contracts in the 8a program, which have primarily gone to tribal 8a firms. May 28, 2014 womenowned small businesses could receive sole source contracts under the national defense authorization act of 2015, which was passed by the house of representatives last week. This paper discusses the sole source award process under the small business administration sba, 8a business development bd program. Jan 24, 2014 the protester challenged this contemplated 8a sole source award, arguing that because the original requirement was accepted by the sba as a competitive 8a award, the agency could not convert the requirement to an 8a sole source award. Oct 09, 2015 the short answer is that a sole source also known as a direct award contract, is something unique in the federal marketplace that allows a company to be awarded a contract without going through.
An even greater advantage occurs when the contracting officer awards a contract to a specific company under the contracting officers sole source authority when certain prerequisites are met. Obama administration revises rules to allow solesource. Help with understanding the 8a business development program. The small business administration sba 8a certification program is designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal space. Dod, gsa, and nasa published an interim rule in the federal register at 80 fr 81888 on december 31, 2015, to implement regulatory changes that the sba has made in its final rule published in the federal register at 80 fr 55019, on september 14, 2015, concerning sole source award authority under the wosb program.
Far amendment would more closely mirror language of veterans benefits act. The small business administration sba 8a sole source vehicle enables agencies to engage in. Small business administration sba today issued a final rule authorizing federal agencies to award solesource contracts to womenowned small businesses eligible for the womenowned small business wosb federal contract program. Justifying solesource awards for small biz now official fcw. Description of the work to be performed or items to be delivered, and a copy of the statement of work sow, if available 2. Under the 8a program, the sba accepts sole source contracts on behalf of the 8a company not necessarily so for 8a set asides far 19. This new 8a justification brought more attention to large sole source contracts in the 8a program, which have primarily gone to tribal 8a firms. Sole source options have been available to contracting officers for 8a, sdvosb and hubzone concerns for many years far 63025. Just in time for the holidays, there is good news for wosbssole source contracts are coming. Effective october 14, 2015, the rule levels the playing field for womenowned small. Sba will determine whether an appropriate match exists where the contracting officer identifies a particular participant for a sole source award. If the justification for sole source discusses delays or duplication of costs are estimates. Dec 08, 2016 sole source contracts for womenowned small businesses. This section is amended to add the statutory authority to make sole source awards under the wosb program.
Womenowned small businesses can now be awarded sole. How to award a 8a sole source contract for more information, or to make a solesourcing offer to true ia, llc, contact cassandra zeigler, business opportunity specialist sba richmond district office 400 n. The short answer is that a sole source also known as a direct award contract, is something unique in the federal marketplace that allows a company. Concept plus has been certified as a participant in the u. Sba 8a contacting how to award a 8a sole source contract. Dcaa compliance blog your source for dcaa news and information for contractors. Section 8a of the small business act as amended by congress, created the 8a business development program enabling the sba to assist small disadvantaged firms to develop their businesses. Several commenters asked whether proposed subpart 819. Jun 15, 2016 federal contracting officers now possess new authority to make sole source awards to womenowned small businesses wosbs and economically disadvantaged womenowned small businesses edwosbs.