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Government Contract Support, LLC

Name: Government Contract Support, LLC
Address: 2101 L Street, NW Suite 800, Washington D.C., DC, 20037, US
Telephone: (202) 263-3633

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06/23/2026

Small business owners in GovCon, this is important to understand before your next teaming arrangement.

The ostensible subcontractor rule (13 C.F.R. § 121.103(h)(3)) exists to prevent a common workaround: a small business winning a set-aside contract on paper while a larger subcontractor performs the actual work. SBA and its Office of Hearings and Appeals have one name for that arrangement, an ostensible subcontractor, and finding one means the prime and the sub are treated as affiliated for size purposes.

What that means in practice: if their combined size exceeds the applicable size standard, the small business is ineligible. Contracts can be terminated post-award. Status certifications SDVOSB, WOSB, and 8(a) can be challenged and lost, not just size.

SBA's OHA issued two significant decisions in 2025 that every small business should know about. In Bowhead Enterprise (May 2025), the prime demonstrated that it was meeting the subcontracting limitations, and OHA ruled that compliance with those limits is a bright-line defense against ostensible subcontractor allegations. In Veteran Elevated Solutions (also 2025), the prime could not make that showing, lost the primary and vital requirements analysis, and was found affiliated with its large business sub.

The difference between those two outcomes is documented in the compliant performance structure in the proposal and the teaming agreement.

If your teaming arrangement puts a large business in the driver's seat, you are not a prime contractor. You are a pass-through. And the government has no interest in paying for that.

Comment COMPLIANCE if you want resources on structuring defensible teaming arrangements.

06/13/2026

GovCon community, pay attention to this one.

The SBA just proposed a major change to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Under the new rule, individuals can no longer qualify as socially disadvantaged based solely on race. They'll have to provide verifiable evidence.

Here's the important part: Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations are specifically excluded from this change. The rule only applies to individual participants.

But don't tune out if you're not an ANC or tribe. Here's why it still matters to you:
More companies may now qualify for 8(a), which means more competition for the same set-aside contracts.
The program is already running slower, fewer awards and slower approvals are happening right now, before any rule change is finalized.
The public comment period closes July 13, 2026. This is your opportunity to weigh in.

The Under Secretary of Defense also put it on record: Native contracting is grounded in political status, not DEI. That's an important distinction that advocates have been pushing for.

Stay informed. Know what's changing. Know how to respond.

06/10/2026

Given the size of the protests and the timing of the proposal, this new SBA ruling is one that small businesses need to know about.
OHA just confirmed: your size is determined on the date you submit your initial proposal with pricing, NOT the submission deadline.
A company submitted its priced proposal early. They grew large before the deadline. A competitor protested. OHA denied it.
Why? Because the company was small when they submitted pricing. The deadline is irrelevant.
If you're competing for set-aside work → know when your size is measured.
If you're filing a size protest → bring actual evidence, not just frustration.
Facts, not the hype.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the NCMA Tysons Chapter on another successful year supporting and advancing the contract management profession!

As someone who has spent more than 30 years in government contracting, I know the value of organizations like NCMA in fostering professional development, knowledge sharing, and meaningful industry connections.

Events like this provide an opportunity to connect with fellow acquisition professionals, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen the relationships that help move our profession forward.

If you're in the DMV government contracting community, this is a great chance to network with contracting officers, contract managers, industry professionals, and acquisition leaders.

Looking forward to seeing colleagues and friends as we wrap up another year of growth and collaboration

05/28/2026

If you are in the GovCon space, acquisition, contract management, or federal leadership, I encourage you to come out to the NCMA Tysons June Dinner Meeting for what looks to be a valuable leadership discussion featuring Jackie Robinson-Burnette.

This is more than a networking event; it is an opportunity to hear real-world leadership insight from someone with decades of executive federal service experience and to engage with professionals across the federal acquisition community.

Topics will include:
• Leading with integrity in federal acquisition
• Ethical decision-making under pressure
• Building resilient teams
• Navigating complexity and change
• Preparing for senior leadership and SES-level roles
Seasons 52 – McLean/Tysons Corner
June 9, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Thank you to Distributed Solutions, Inc. and IMSolutions, LLC for sponsoring the event.

Hope to see many of you there. Register here:

Purchase Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/e8Syd3Ff

05/20/2026

TSA has opened direct market access.

The Transportation Security Administration launched an Industry Portal where contractors can upload capability statements and request program-aligned meetings—no middleman, no RFI pipeline.

This is how federal agencies are modernizing sourcing. If you have a vetted solution that addresses TSA's mission, it eliminates gatekeeping and shortens the path to conversation.

Capability statements should be tight: current contract vehicles, relevant NAICS codes, past performance metrics, and specific technical credibility. Not everything works, but what does gets executive attention.

Worth reviewing if you operate in security tech, logistics, or critical infrastructure.

https://lnkd.in/eXtY9SBZ

05/03/2026

Excited to share that I will be exhibiting at POWERUP DC during National Small Business Week on May 5th at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library Conference Center in Washington, DC.

I’m looking forward to connecting with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and government contractors to discuss:
• Government contracting strategy
• GSA Schedule support
• Contract management & compliance
• Business development positioning
• Federal procurement readiness

If you’re attending, stop by and say hello. I’d love to connect and talk about how to better position your business for government opportunities.

Keep Small Business Moving: Resilience • Survival • Growth

05/01/2026

Stop looking for the blueprint. There isn't one.

Every week, someone asks me for "the formula" to land that first federal contract. Easy steps. A guaranteed path. A shortcut.

And I get why they're looking. Govcon feels like a locked door, and everyone wants the key.

Here's the truth: There is no first contract blueprint. There's only procurement.

Federal contracting is not a puzzle with a solution. It's a process with standards. Contracting officers don't evaluate you against a hidden formula; they evaluate you against compliance, capability, and ex*****on.

Can you prove you understand the regulatory environment? (Compliance)
Can you demonstrate you can actually do the work? (Capability)
Can you show that you'll deliver on time and on budget? (Ex*****on)
That's it. That's not a blueprint. That's reality.

Stop chasing the "easy, fast, guaranteed" promise and start building the foundation:
✓ Understanding FAR/DFARS inside out
✓ Demonstrating past performance (even if it's non-federal)
✓ Pricing competitively and sustainably
✓ Building systems that scale

No shortcuts. No hype. Just preparation that actually works.

If you're serious about breaking into federal contracting, reply GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.

Let's talk strategy over blueprints.
Real strategy. Real compliance. Real wins.

04/27/2026

Happy to share that I'll be speaking at the NCMA Tysons May Dinner.

Join NCMA Tysons for our upcoming dinner meeting, Member-Driven Panel Discussion: The Realities of Managing the Full Contracting Lifecycle, taking place on May 12.

This member-focused panel discussion will feature NCMA Tysons board members Tiffany Thomas, VP Government Relations & Policies, Tarita Lewis, Incoming VP Operations, and Sunshine Eaton, with Tonya Lovelace, VP Chapter Relations, serving as moderator.

The discussion will offer practical insights into real-world contract management challenges, lessons learned, and best practices across the full lifecycle. During the discussion, members and guests can speak directly with chapter leadership, ask questions, and participate in a practical conversation about the realities contracting professionals face from award through closeout.

Discussion Topics Include:
👉Managing contracts post-award
👉Closeout challenges and best practices
👉Pricing, performance, and compliance considerations
👉Lessons learned across the contract lifecycle

Purchase your tickets for our May Dinner Meeting today! https://lnkd.in/emYyWNBG

We extend a thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this event:
⭐IMSolutions, LLC
⭐Distributed Solutions, Inc.

04/21/2026

2026 DC Small Business Week is almost here, and we’re kicking it off with the Small Business Solution Expo: Get Answers. Get Connected. Get Moving.

This is not your typical resource fair—it’s a hands-on, “pull up and solve” experience designed to help small business owners take action. Attendees will receive real-time support on CBE certification, licensing, taxes, access to capital, and procurement readiness—all in one place.

📅 Monday, May 4
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 MLK Library

Join us to get answers, make connections, and leave with clear next steps to move your business forward.

Register here: https://tr.ee/BAaOscwuR8

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