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#SEWP/ #DHS CSS/ #VA MCS/ $95M #GAO ISTS/ $350M #USGS EROS/ $100M #DAU E-ITSS/ #DOJ & #Army AI/ $111M #Navy PMA/ #USAF AppDev/ #USMC COLS/ #FAA SSD News; #SSA & #FBI OCIO moves See The Newsletter Here ==>> https://lnkd.in/eTMTmb-f This published courtesy of our December 2025 Sponsor – NextStage GovCon CRM Don't know NextStage GovCon yet? You should. NextStage GovCon CRM removes overhead from building pipeline so you can win more government contracts. Discover your one-stop for market research, pipeline management, and CRM as they continue to be #onetowatch Mandy Peckham Paula Trimble Muon Space Steven Koprince Robb Wong Monica Padron Harris The Procurement Pros Ezekiel Russell Opulentia Ventures Manish Malhotra Ben Gurga Shannon Parry Rodney J. Petersen Bharat Patel Jayme Hansen Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) Geoff Crowe Oasys International, LLC Ava Gottschall, MBA BridgePhase Megan S. REI Systems Carlene Carter Saqlain Tahir LCG, Inc. Heather Carr Brian S. Wimmer CW5(R), USA

The GovCon Grove – What’s in this week’s edition of culture, partnering and inspiration? During challenging times, it is important to find ways to bring together your team, to connect with partners, to find ways to celebrate connection. With #givingtuesday just behind us, a whole lot of teams were showing their spirit of giving, through reflection on a year of service, and meaningful acts aimed at what is most important to their employees.

OS AI: Delivering Fresh Competitive Intelligence - Keeping you abreast of some of the latest news, here we share the most viewed items on OS AI last week.    

Heard at #ELC - GSA acquisition leader Larry Allen says SEWP will move to GSA “sooner rather than later”, citing how this move aligns with Procurement consolidation EO.

MY VIEW: SBA DEC 5TH LETTER The key detail isn’t what SBA asked for — it’s who asked for it. This audit was expected from GCBD, the group responsible for certification and eligibility. Instead, it came from SBA’s Office of General Counsel. That’s a seismic shift: this is now a legal and compliance investigation, not an administrative refresh. By shifting the audit to SBA Legal, SBA can look far beyond whether firms filed the right paperwork to get 8(a) certified. They can analyze contract execution, where most fraud occurs, and trace how money, control, and influence move between partners — including patterns involving PMs, KOs, BOSs, and others. In short, they’re looking for tails that wag the dog: money flowing indirectly to parties who couldn’t receive it directly under the rules. If this sounds foreign to you, you’re probably fine. If it hits close to home — slow down, re-examine your documents, and make sure the story they tell still supports 8(a) ownership, control, and eligibility. What should you do now? Make sure every document you submit aligns with your original certification and tells a consistent, defensible story of control, finances, workshare, and performance. If SBA finds inconsistencies, the consequences are not gentle: suspension, debarment, and referral to the U.S. Attorney (who operates independently of SBA and their timelines). Practical guidance: 1.        File on time. Miss the deadline and you're out. 2.        Ensure your documents support ownership, control, and continued eligibility. 3.        Verify your teaming agreements comply with limitations on subcontracting and actual workshare. 4.        Confirm your performance documentation matches what you proposed — and what you certified. 5.        BE THOROUGH. The burden of compliance is on you; SBA can draw negative inferences from gaps in information and evidence. Why SBA asked for these documents — and what they reveal: • Tax returns & bank records: hidden financing, owners who outgrew eligibility, pass-through behavior, loans or capital from teaming partners, excessive withdrawals. • Operating agreements & amendments: control that only looks compliant; negative control situations. • MP/JV agreements: who really controls the relationship at award and execution; who has access to the Agency KO/PM. • Contracts, invoices & payroll: subcontracting beyond limits, large-business dominance, ghost or shared employees, overlapping compensation across entities. • Org charts, leases & shared services: undisclosed affiliations or operational dependence. Multiple roles for 1 person. • Tribal/ANC/NHO benefit documentation: amount of benefits going to native shareholders — not just to the subsidiary and its executives. • Totality of the circumstances: broad authority SBA can use to find and disqualify firms. Get this right — and protect both your company and the integrity of the 8(a) program. Good luck. Call or text me if you have questions or concerns. Robb 301.996.8696

Today, the SBA issued letters to every 8(a) Program participant requiring the production of a wide range of financial documents. From the SBA’s press release: “All 4,300 8(a) participants are mandated to provide financial documents for the last three fiscal years, including bank statements, financial statements, general ledgers, payroll registers, contracting and subcontracting agreements, and employment records. Firms that fail to comply by January 5, 2025 may lose their eligibility to participate in the 8(a) Program and could face further investigative or remedial actions.” https://lnkd.in/ggryb4xZ

It's Fri-YAY!! 🥳 $32B #FAA BNATCS/ #VA ASC/ $700M #USCG COMPASS/ #CMS Salesforce/ #USAF & $70M #DOD Cybersec/ $75M #State OIG/ $28M #Navy ONR FM/ BPA/ #DOJ & #DOI OCIO/ $75B #Alliant 3 Scoop See The Newsletter Here ==>> https://lnkd.in/ectZzwWT This published courtesy of our December 2025 Sponsor – NextStage GovCon CRM Don't know NextStage GovCon yet? You should. NextStage GovCon CRM removes overhead from building pipeline so you can win more government contracts. Discover your one-stop for market research, pipeline management, and CRM as they continue to be #onetowatch Shelley McGuire Traci DiMartini Katie Helwig Mild Red LLC Monica Padron Harris Lelanie Rivera The Procurement Pros Matt Bugbee, PMP Tris Carpenter Red Team Consulting Brian Depasse Sahil Lavingia Stan Lowe Brighton Marine Mike Madsen Obviant Eric Ritz Kevin Lawson Thunder Chris Hassett Auria Space Michael Herrington Aretum Norman Brewer GCI Incorporated Ellen Barletto Client Solution Architects

❄️ OASIS+ Weather Forecast: Katie Helwig talks flurry of opps - #USCIS, #Army G4 ESS, #CoastGuard, #AirForce, #IRS ENISE and #CMS #Salesforce

Peraton wins integrator contract as part of potential $32.5B #FAA Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiative - A huge win for this next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. ==>> https://lnkd.in/euSdpBvv

Houston, we have lift off! #GSA initiates🚀 Phase II Launch for OASIS+ : Will introduce five new service domains across all six OASIS+ solicitations for a total of 13 domains combined. The program plans to open all six solicitations continuously for proposal submissions, consistent with the initial strategy, on or about January 12, 2026. More Here  ==>> https://lnkd.in/eeN4gsf9 Katie Helwig