Not Meeting SDVOSB Requirements Can Cause You to Lose Government Contracts and Become Subject to SDVOSB Fraud Criminal Penalties. Sometimes Even the Simplest of Mistakes Can Still Trigger Indictment by the DOJ of OIG. One of the common issues in getting small business SDVOSB certification is proving that you are in… Read more »
There is no nice way to explain the federal investigation process. Individuals, corporations and even unintended third parties are fair game. Federal prosecutors are here to build a criminal case. Sometimes the facts during a federal criminal investigation can point to you. Nevertheless, always remember that those who may at… Read more »
By: Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Companies doing business with the federal government should be aware that a violation of the rule against doing business with an inverted domestic corporation is alive and well. If you are a company with various aspects of the company operating overseas, you should carefully review… Read more »
Is your company qualified under SBA small business joint venture regulations? Do you legally meet the joint venture definition? Understand the rules and get your company better positioned when bidding on federal government contracts. Improper joint venture relationships can lead to affiliation and contracts being revoked. In some situations, the… Read more »
The Federal Debarment Policy for government contractors require that businesses or subcontractors that are suspended or debarred will not be allowed will not use funds from federal grants, fellowship, cooperative agreements, scholarships, bid on federal contracts or even apply for loans to purchase goods and services. In short, federal debarment policy… Read more »
In service-disabled veteran-owned small business SDVOSB fraud cases, and as a result of Public Law 109-461, the VA is authorized to award SDVOSB sole source contracts and/or set aside contracts for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). From 01/01/2008 to 09/30/2014, the VA OIG Office of Investigations indicted 44 individuals/companies; arrested 40… Read more »
Under the Federal Anti-Kickback Act, criminal action can occur if there is a specific intent to induce referrals or orders for services. In government contracting and other federal activities, Anti-KickBack Statute Liability can be up to five years in prison, with the potential for additional criminal fines up to $25,000,… Read more »
Although it is relatively easy to qualify, small businesses often find themselves in adverse situations when a competitor challenges their SBA NAICS size standards under 13 CFR Part 121 for certain industries. When an SBA bid protest is filed, the SBA then conducts an investigation and then makes a formal… Read more »
Getting non responsibility determinations can cripple your chances of winning a federal government contract. For example, when you submit a government proposal, your past experiences can sometimes take a toll on whether you get the award. More specifically, when the agency issues a non responsibility determination under the FAR for past… Read more »
Failure to Follow SBA Mentor Protege Program Joint Venture Rules 13 CFR 124.513, 13 CFR 125.8 and 13 CFR 125.9 Can Cost You the Contract. Get Help Positioning Your Company for GSA’s OASIS UNRESTRICTED Contract Program. The Small Business Administration 8a SBA Mentor Protégé Program Joint Venture rules have significant… Read more »