{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64615bf1285eb700118c25a6/67474f2387df9e7063af0608?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Power of Two","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64615bf1285eb700118c25a6/1732726213378-058feae9-51fb-4217-b38e-3ca5be1704d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>This episode of <em>Unveiled: GovCon Stories</em> dives into the Rule of Two</strong>, a vital policy ensuring federal contracts are set aside for small businesses. The SBA’s proposed updates aim to expand its application to task and delivery orders under Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), potentially adding $6 billion in small business opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>While promising, these changes bring challenges, including loopholes, administrative burdens, and market uncertainty. In this episode, we explore the potential impacts, strategies to stay competitive, and ways small businesses can advocate for themselves.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tune in to learn how to adapt and position your business for success.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Call to Action</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Advocate for your business by submitting feedback on the proposed rule changes: <a href=\"https://www.sba.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SBA Public Comment Portal</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Helpful Links</strong></p><p><br></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.sba.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Act Overview - SBA</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.federalregister.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Register - SBA Proposed Rule</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tolliver Group Case Summary - COFC</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.sba.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SBA Regulatory Impact Analysis</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.sba.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SBA Resources for Small Businesses</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.gao.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GAO Reports on Contracting</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.sba.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SBA Mentor-Protégé Program</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.infosquirrel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InfoSquirrel</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.secaf.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SECAF</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.optimizedtechnicalsolutions.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc.</a></p><p>\t•\t<a href=\"https://www.wipp.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women Impacting Public Policy</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the endorsements of our sponsors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thank you to Withum, our Diamond Sponsor!</strong></p><p>Withum is a technology-driven advisory and accounting firm helping clients excel in today’s complex business environment. Learn more at <a href=\"https://www.withum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Withum’s website</a>.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tasha Jones"}