In the face of concerns about upsetting the customer with a protest, when might the use of “open and frank” discussions afford an effective alternative or protest precursor?

Effective Use of “Open and Frank” Discussions in Bid Protests

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In this episode, Shayn Fernandez is joined by Verniece Love, Director of SWaM Certification, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), who summarizes the top reasons why SWaM certifications are denied in Virginia, including board control, ownership and principal place of business, as well as the appeals process.    

Why Was My SWaM Certification Denied, and What Can I Do?

In this episode, Shayn Fernandez is joined by Verniece Love, Director of SWaM Certification, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), who provides updates to the SWaM certification process as well as an overview of the services provided by SBSD.  

Recent Updates to the SWaM Certification Process in Virginia

If you’re thinking about lending to a firearms industry member, you need to take special precautions. Firearms laws are complex, and impact multiple aspects in transactions. This podcast touches upon major areas of which you need to be aware.

Are You Interested in Investing in a Company With a Federal Firearms License (FFL)?

CPARS reports are a fundamental element of a contracting officer’s evaluation of past performance in considering proposals for new work. Contractors must be diligent in preserving their reputation by ensuring CPARS are accurate.

Challenging Negative CPARS Reports – Protecting Contractor Reputation Through CPARS Challenges

The U.S. government faces a myriad of current and forward-looking technical, medical, IT, cyber, resiliency, logistics and other challenges. OTA arrangements offer opportunities to virtually any business to participate in research, development and/or prototyping efforts to address these quandaries in a contract environment familiar to the commercial world.  

Effective Use of “Open and Frank” Discussions in Bid Protests

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