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At What Point Must An SBA 8(A) Joint Venture Be Approved?

10/30/2017

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Recently, during the proposal process, we were asked by a Client to confirm at what point an SBA 8(a) Joint Venture must be approved by the SBA.   Upon further consideration, we realized that there generally tends to be confusion surrounding Joint Ventures with respect to Federal contracting, so we thought we would do a blog post addressing the basics of which Joint Ventures need approval and at what point approval is required before a contract can be awarded to a JV.

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What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of An SBA 8a Joint Venture?

3/7/2017

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One of the benefits of being an SBA 8(a) Business Development Program participant is the ability to enter into an 8(a) Joint Venture with another company (or possibly companies) to pursue 8(a) contracts.   Many 8(a) companies come to us and tell us that they want to do a joint venture (JV) with another company, and after speaking with them, it becomes clear they don't necessarily have a good understanding of what a JV is and what the implications are for their company.  This blog post will provide a general overview of 8(a) JVs, including some of the advantages and disadvantages.

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Recent GAO Decision Illustrates Importance of Being Proactive When It Comes to 8(a) Joint Ventures

12/6/2015

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On October 26, 2015, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a decision In the Matter of FedServ-RBS JV, LLC, File No. B-411790.  Although this case is consistent with current precedent and applicable regulations, it highlights several things, including: the significant challenges 8(a) Joint Ventures (JV) face in getting approval; the power the Small Business Administration (SBA) holds relative to 8(a) JVs being awarded 8(a) contracts; and the fact that contracting agencies are forced to award contracts to second place bidders (which may not be the lowest price or even the best value) if the SBA fails to timely approve a JV application.
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