A little over a week ago I had the privilege of speaking at the Associated General Contractors of America’s national convention in Las Vegas. I was asked by the Director of the Heavy Highway and Federal Division to address a number of “hot topics” in the world of federal contracting. Over the next several weeks,
Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesses
By Edward T. DeLisle & Maria Panichelli on
Posted in Small Business Contracting
We’ve all heard about the “glass ceiling” experienced by women in the workplace. The term “glass ceiling” first appeared in an article published by the Wall Street Journal in 1986 and was used to describe the invisible barriers that women faced as they tried to climb the corporate ladder. While things seem to be better…
NDAA Makes Important Improvements to Women-Owned Business Program
By Edward T. DeLisle & Maria Panichelli on
Posted in Small Business Contracting
We recently posted an article discussing changes to the limitations on subcontracting rules for small business federal contractors. The changes were marshaled in by Congress as part of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA” or “the Act”), which actually includes a number of other changes affecting small business contractors. Several of those changes are…
Congress Enacts Major Changes Regarding Limitations on Subcontracting
By Edward T. DeLisle & Maria Panichelli on
Posted in Small Business Contracting
On January 3, President Obama signed into law the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA” or “the Act”). The Act seeks to change a number of acquisition provisions applicable to contractors doing business with the federal government.
One important change involves the limitation on subcontracting rules relating to small businesses. The NDAA calls for changes…