Schaus and Associates was nice enough to invite me to participate in its 2024 Webinar Series on the FAR during which I provided a quick and dirty overview of FAR Part 15 including the source selection process, proposal drafting and pricing, proposal and price evaluation and analysis, notification requirements, and debriefing requirements. You may listen…
For government contractors with questions about implementation of the COVID Vaccine Mandate, Karri Palmetier drafted a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) with other members of the GovCon Alliance. Click here to view the article. Updates since the initial publication are below. Updates (Dec 22, 2021) Government Contractor Mandate is on hold since last Friday when…
Companies that perform construction, sell supplies or provide services to the government usually have to comply with specific wage law requirements in addition to the federal and state laws that apply to all companies. Karri Palmetier presents on the Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, Walsh-Healey requirements. Click here to view the full presentation.
Small businesses with innovative technology may want to pursue funds from the government through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Karri Palmetier presents on eligibility, intellectual property, contract management matters unique to the SBIR/STTR programs. Click here to view the presentation.
Companies that perform construction or sell supplies to the government usually have to comply with multiple domestic sourcing requirements. Karri Palmetier presents on the Buy America Act, Trade Agreements Act, Berry Amendment and much more. Click here to view the full presentation.
Karri Palmetier discusses supply chain risk management (SCRM) issues with the Western Colorado SBDC. Click here to view the Webinar.
Karri Palmetier speaks with The Smalls on everything and nothing.
In these times, companies struggle to compile all the information relating to COVID-19. I compiled the Update to my original post and List of COVID-19 Resources to help.
To help small business government contractors react positively and protect their companies, read my letter “Covid 19 – How to Protect Your Company” to learn the rationale behind key issues like force majeure, excusable delay, Sovereign Acts Doctrine, shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders for critical businesses. Actionable steps for small businesses to take and various resources…
On April 23-24, PTACs from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development hosted a small business conference on the Sky Ute reservation in the beautiful Four Corners. I am proud to have supported this great event and had the opportunity to meet so many amazing small businesses from our region…
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