Palmetier Law Articles: Small Business Requirements (Certifications, SBIR/STTR, Mentor-Protégé)

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Training

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.

PTAC – 4 Corners HUBZone Conference

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…

Impact of Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Vehicles on Small Businesses and Innovation

The multiple award IDIQ contracts are too heavily weighted towards efficiencies at the expense of the small business community. Specifically, the use of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides a great example of the concern of the impact of these contract vehicles on the…

2017 SBDC CO State of Small Business

Tuesday, June 6 – The Pikes Peak SBDC “2nd Annual State of Small Business” with the UCCS Economic Forum was an informative and fun-filled morning. The speakers (Kelly Manning, Tatiana Bailey, Aikta Marcoulier, Dennis Casey, Rosy McDonough, Mike Hardin, Sarah Humbargar) provided insights into the economics of small business at the national, state and local levels…

Colorado & the Aerospace Industry: A Match Made at 5,280 Feet

Colorado is home to the second largest space economy in the United States, making it an ideal location for small businesses in the aerospace industry. While attending the Colorado Aerospace Day event on March 20, I was impressed by the wide variety of small businesses and the high degree of innovation focused on aerospace in this state. The latest statistics are impressive…

OASIS Position Paper – Impact of Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Vehicles on Small Businesses and Innovation

The multiple award IDIQ contracts are too heavily weighted towards efficiencies at the expense of the small business community. Specifically, the use of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides a great example of the concern of the impact of these contract vehicles on the…

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