Protesting SBA Certificate of Competency COC Decisions

The SBA agency  Certificate of Competency (COC)  rules allow small business firms to challenge, generally in a bid protest, the agency’s source selection decision that is not technically responsible to perform the contract. What is a Certificate of Competency (COC)? The Government Certificate of Competency Program is in place in order for… Read more »

SBA Certificate of Competency COC Program & Bid Protests

You Can Avoid Common Mistakes and Spending Unnecessary Legal Fees By Understanding the SBA and Government Certificate of Competency (COC) Process.  The SBA’s COC Program is governed by the Small Business Act, 15 USC 37(b);  13 CFR 125.5 and FAR Part 19.6. A Government Certificate of Competency is a written document from… Read more »

SBA Certificate of Competency Determinations (Small Business COC)

Understanding the specific roles at the agency level and what the Small Business Administration SBA must do when evaluating your proposal for a Government Certificate of Competency (COC) and responsibility can save you the contract. What is the Small Business Certificate of Competency Program? In defense contracting, a Certificate of… Read more »