Big Changes for Small Business: Recent Regulatory Developments


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LIVE WEBINAR | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 1PM Eastern

Big Changes for Small Business: Recent Regulatory Developments

When procurements are set aside for small businesses, the federal government has an interest in making sure that small businesses are the true beneficiaries. Similarly, the federal government has committed to assisting small businesses develop business skills to become viable government contractors. Unfortunately, however, the rules and regulations applicable when contracting with small business are not only complex, but they are continually in a state of flux. This year is no different. Several recent regulatory developments and other anticipated provisions have or will reset important ground rules applicable to the limitations on subcontracting, penalties and oversight related to subcontracting, the mentor-protégé program, and size protest and appeal procedures.

This 90-minute webinar will discuss recent regulatory developments under the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”), an anticipated SBA final rule regarding small business subcontracting plans, and a recent proposed rule related to small business status and size protest and appeals procedures. The webinar will cover recent expansion of the SBA’s 8(a) mentor-protégé program to all small businesses, including a conformance process for non-DoD agency-level mentor-protégé programs. It will also address key developments related to calculation of the limitations on subcontracting. Sources of increased penalties, reporting mechanisms, and government oversight will also be discussed. The webinar will also explore some proposed changes to the FAR provisions on size and status protest and appeal procedures and changes to the nonmanufacturer rule in order to mirror previous regulatory changes.

Learning Objectives

  • Prepare for the significant expansion of the mentor-protégé program and potential opportunities for your business.
  • Understand the new formulas for limitations on subcontracting and the persistent related problems in compliance and calculations.
  • Become informed about new sources of oversight and enforcement that impacts both large and small businesses.
  • Receive a preview of the proposed new ground rules for small business size and status protests and appeals.
  • And much, much more!

Who Will Benefit

Contractors (both large and small), their counsel and compliance officers would benefit from an up-to-date understanding of recent and pending regulatory changes so they can seek beneficial mentor-protégé opportunities, avoid pit-falls in subcontracting, and ensure future compliance with revised protest and appeal procedures. Get ahead of the curve — Register your team today!

Speaker and Presenter Information

Amy O�Sullivan is a partner in the Washington, DC law office of Crowell & Moring LLP. Her practice involves a mix of litigation and counseling for clients of all sizes and levels of experience as government contractors. She represents clients in litigation ranging from bid protests, size protests, Board of Contracts Appeals claims, prime-subcontractor disputes, and Defense Base Act litigation before U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges and Benefits Review Board. Ms. O�Sullivan also specializes in the unique issues confronting small businesses as well as those arising in connection with teaming and contracting with small businesses, including navigating the SBA�s regulations. Ms. O�Sullivan is the contributing editor of West�s �Government Contracts Bid Protests: A Practical and Procedural Guide,� and she is the course instructor for the Federal Publications seminar on Bid Protests. Ms. O�Sullivan was named by Law360 as a �Rising Star� in Government Contracts for 2012. Alexina Jackson is an associate in the Washington, DC law office of Crowell & Moring LLP. She joined the firm in 2007 as a member of the Government Contracts and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice groups. Alexina has specialized her practice in Government Contracts with particular attention to litigation, investigations, and compliance counseling. Alexina has litigated a variety of claims against the government and has also defended government and qui tam False Claims Act matters. She has litigated matters in a variety of fora, including Federal appellate and district courts and Boards of Contract Appeals. Prior to her legal career, Alexina worked in New York, Brazil, Spain, and France as a strategy consultant for a multinational firm. Alexina worked in various industries as a consultant, but garnered significant experience in telecommunications, technology, and strategic industry development. Alexina joined Crowell & Moring from University of Maryland School of Law, magna cum laude, order of the coif. She has undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa.

Relevant Government Agencies

DOD & Military, GSA, Municipal Government, Prime Contractors and Sub Contractors


    Event Type
    Webcast


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    When
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013, 1:00pm - 2:30pm


    Cost

    Live Webinar + DVD:  $249.00
    Live Webinar + Stream:  $249.00
    Live Webinar Only:  $199.00
    DVD Only:  $199.00
    Stream Only:  $199.00


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