Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

Sep 03

The Government Purchase Card – Quick and Easy Access to Government Sales

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Tony

By: GCAP Advisor James Chestnut In a recent interaction with a client both of us determined that their product, trophies and plaques, was not conducive with Government contracting in general. In doing a deeper dive into their business we did … Read More →

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Dec 13

SBA Modifies Method for Calculating Annual Revenues for Small Businesses

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Tony

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today published in the Federal Register a final rule to modify its method for calculating annual revenues used to prescribe size standards for small businesses. The final rule is effective Jan. 6, 2020. … Read More →

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Nov 20

Grant Opportunities Delivered to Your Virtual Door

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Tony

When developing an SBIR/STTR strategy, seeking solicitations posted by desired agencies, on either SBIR.gov or the agency websites, is usually required. Often times, this step is time consuming and offers few immediate results to match the innovator’s skillset or concept. … Read More →

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Mar 28

The DUNS number—a unique ID for organizations doing business with the government—will be phased out in favor of a new identifier with a new name and vendor.

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Tony

By Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor, NEXGOV https://www.nextgov.com/analytics-data/2019/03/federal-contractor-numbering-system-gets-first-new-managing-vendor-after-20-years/155678 March 19, 2019 A new vendor is taking over management of the vendor verification system run through the General Services Administration, ending a 20-year dynasty for the company that established the Data Universal … Read More →

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Mar 28

NSF Pilots New SBIR/STTR Application Process

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Tony

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new, pilot program for their SBIR/STTR proposal submission process. On March 5th, the NSF implemented full “Submission Windows” for invited proposals (as opposed to specific deadlines). The first Submission Window is active now … Read More →

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Mar 27

NC’s Kepley BioSystems NSF SBIR Focuses on Horseshoe Crabs

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Tony

Every year, hundreds of thousands of wild Atlantic horseshoe crabs (HSCs) are captured and ultimately returned to the water by the biomedical industry. Their blood is required to conduct drug and device sterility testing to protect the safety of millions … Read More →

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