Update for Federal Contractors - Year End Recap and Forecase for 2012

During the past 12 months, government contractors have heard a great deal about small business certification programs, sole source set-asides, and transparency, fraud, waste and abuse issues. What will the next 12 months bring? Is there a new norm for government contracting? How will anticipated changes impact your business? Please join Pam Mazza and Major Clark for a recap of legislation and regulations that came out in FY 2011 and a preview of what to expect in FY 2012.

Areas for discussion:

FAPIIS and Proprietary Information
Final Changes to Small Business Size and 8(a) Business Development Program
FAR Revisions
OHA Reversal on SDVOSB Joint Ventures
Size Standard Reviews
VA and WOSB Certification Rules
Teaming and Mentor-Protégé
HUBZone Reapplication
FY 2012 Budget Considerations

Speaker and Presenter Information

Pam Mazza, Managing Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC, has over 20 years experience advising clients on all aspects of government contracts law and represents clients before government agencies and contract review boards in bid protests, size standard challenges and joint venture issues. Major Clark, Assistant Counsel for Procurement Policy, Office of Advocacy at SBA, has over 33 years experience in corporate administration, business development, congressional legislative operations, urban planning, housing, economic development, small business advocacy and as an educator. Mr. Clark began his current position in 1998 as Assistant General Counsel for Procurement Policy in SBA's Office of Advocacy. In his capacity at SBA, Mr. Clark monitors the impact of the federal acquisition process on small business, develops small business legislative packages for Congress, serves as a liaison to the small business community nationwide, researches, prepares and presents regulatory communications on agency compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act and prepares and presents Congressional testimony.

Expected Number of Attendees

Relevant Government Agencies

DOD & Military, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, NASA, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), FEMA