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PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

October 11, 2024 |  By: Stephanie Fields and Thomas Dunlap   For veteran small business owners interested in bidding on federal and/or state government contracts, this article outlines the basic steps for: Registering with the federal government’s System Award Management site (SAM.gov) obtaining veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), and/or women-owned small… Continue reading PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

August 12, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Notice of Tribal Consultations seeking public comments on potential changes to its mentor-protégé joint venture program, citing a “perception that mentor-protégé joint ventures are winning an inordinate number of orders issued under small business multiple-award… Continue reading SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

Small Business Administration (SBA) Entity Recertification

February 23, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap Government contract set-asides can be a great source of income and referrals for small businesses — but these contracts often come with red tape. To qualify for Federal set-asides businesses holding special status under the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program, including the HUBZone program, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB),… Continue reading Small Business Administration (SBA) Entity Recertification

How to Qualify for Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts

February 23, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap Securing federal contracts can be a game-changer for small businesses, offering opportunities for growth and stability. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is crucial in facilitating these opportunities by setting size and affiliation standards determining eligibility for various programs, including set-aside contracts. In this article, we’ll explore the SBA’s… Continue reading How to Qualify for Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts

THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

THE "NEW" NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

The “New” Narrative Requirement In SBA 8(a): Business Development Program Eligibility For Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Business Owners   November 30, 2023   |   By: Tracy Pearson and David Ludwig   The US Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has a long history of supporting socially and economically disadvantaged business owners under Title 15, Chapter 14A, Sections 636(j)(10)… Continue reading THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage

SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage   August 24, 2023   |   By:  Mary Pat Buckenmeyer   The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee recently issued a decision holding that a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for certain minority groups to qualify for… Continue reading SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage

SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program

May 1, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   What is the 8(a) program? The 8(a) Business Development program or 8(a) program assists small-disadvantaged businesses to compete in the American economy and Federal marketplace. The 8(a) program provides a range of benefits to eligible businesses. These can include financial assistance, mentorship, business development support,… Continue reading SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program

A Small Business Protégé Must Have “Unequivocal” Control Over A Joint Venture

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig [3/10/22] The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued an important decision that the managing venturer must have unequivocal control over the joint venture (JV). Seventh Dimension, LLC, SBA No. VET-6057 (2020) (Emphasis added). To be eligible to pursue small business contracts, the written agreement establishing the mentor-protégé (MP)… Continue reading A Small Business Protégé Must Have “Unequivocal” Control Over A Joint Venture

Lending a (Business) Hand This Veterans Day

[November 11, 2020] There are currently over 19 million veterans in the United States and 2 million women veterans.[1]   The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) recognizes the impact that veterans have on the American economy and provides strong support for veterans to build, grow, and scale their businesses in various industries. The SBA works… Continue reading Lending a (Business) Hand This Veterans Day

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.