This briefing covers active market intelligence, regulatory guidelines, and tactical capture recommendations for federal and defense contractors pursuing opportunities in this procurement classification.
On October 11, 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Small Business Administration in Fiscal Year 2019. The report, which SBA has published variations of annually since 2000, represents the agency’s current assessment of SBA’s programs and activities that pose significant risks, including those that are particularly vulnerable to fraud, waste, error, mismanagement, or inefficiencies. For government contractors—and particularly small business concerns and companies that have recently outgrown their small business status—this report highlights key areas to watch for policy updates in the coming year. This article summarizes key findings in the OIG’s report and identifies practical takeaways for government contractors’ consideration.
Read more: SBA Reports on Challenges Facing Small Businesses in Federal Procurement
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