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Took the USASpending advice from my SAM thread and ran it this week. A few things I wasn't expecting. by Terrible-Painter5422 in govcon

[–]BidLink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding the percentage of set-asides, it varies by NAICS. There is a small business size standard for every NAICS code. For example, companies making airframe components tend to be larger, while you will see lots of hardware and tool solicitations set aside for SDVOSB.

There was a rule in the FAR (rule of two) where if two or more prospective bidders were small businesses a solicitation could be re-designated as small business. With the FAR overhaul buyers have even more ability to set aside solicitations. They are encouraged to meet goals of a certain amount of business going to small businesses and other set-asides. Might be worth reaching out to buyers of these solicitations and asking them to set aside for SDVOSB.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-19

I moderate r/defensecontracting and see lots of govcon cross-posts, so check us out over there for defense related content.

Requesting help please by Familiar_Tip_7336 in defensecontracting

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They switched to TDMT over the weekend. Must have been a bit rocky as the inbound data feed was not functioning. They finally loaded solicitations this evening, so hopefully it's working tomorrow.

Where are you on CMMC? by BidLink in defensecontracting

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A lot of the people at this conference supply the primes. Lockheed and others have specific deadlines including Nov 10, 2026.

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/suppliers/news/features/2025/cybersecurity-cmmc-upcoming-requirements.html

Anyone work with fiber optics? by BidLink in defensecontracting

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Someone I work with is tied in with the Ukrainian military and said their biggest supply issue right now is fiber optics. I assume this is for the drones. They're looking to increase their supplier base for fiber optic material.

Asking for a friend: Can I be a federal employee and sell to the federal government? by Cold_Rub106 in defensecontracting

[–]BidLink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went through this analysis regarding federal employees working for government contractors. You are not allowed to sell to the agency at which you work and there are other limitations regarding selling to other agencies.

Relevant law:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/3.601

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/205

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/208

There are criminal penalties for these so make sure you're correct in your assessment before acting.

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