Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) BusinessesUS Federal Government Contracting
Webinar Series - 2016
Presented By:Mark AmadeoJUNE 6, 2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:(All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded)
JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851
JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483
JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307
JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesseshttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539
JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267
JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667
JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779
JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107
JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667
JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091
JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849
JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857
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AGENDA
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AGENDA:
• Introduction – HOST
•Introduction - GUEST
• Presentation
•Conclusions
• Q & A
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INTRODUCTIONHost
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Jennifer SchausAbout The Host
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* Approx 20 Yrs in Gov Contracting
* Career: D&B (Govt Division)
Federal Sales & GSA Scheds
* Frequent Speaker: Chambers, NCMA, AFCEA, etc
* Member: WIPG
* Education: Towson University – B.A.
UC Berkeley - Leadership Accelerator
Cornell University - Exec Leadership
Jennifer SchausJennifer Schaus & Associates
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* DC Based Consulting Firm
* Over 10 Yrs in Business
* Support Services for Gov Cons
Proposal Writing / Contract Vehicles (GSA)
Sales & Biz Dev
Certifications – SBA 8(a); SDVO; etc.
Events
INTRODUCTIONMark A. Amadeo
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Mark A. AmadeoABOUT OUR SPEAKER
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• Over 20 years of experience as government counsel & law firm counsel
• Before starting boutique law firm, was a partner at DC law firm
• LL.M. Georgetown University Law Center; J.D. University of Wisconsin Law School; B.A. Boston College
• Member of several business, government contracting & technology groups in DC, Maryland & Virginia
Mark AmadeoAmadeo Law Firm, PLLC
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• Offices in DC, Bethesda & Frederick
• Litigation background helps avoid pitfalls
• Focus on Government Contracting & Technology
• Government Contracts• Review/negotiation: FAR/DFARS compliance
• Pre & Post Award Teaming: JV’s & Subcontracts
• Technology: IP preservation & commercialization
PRESENTATION
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Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesses
GAO Statistics
• Federal dollars obligated to Tribal 8(a)’s• 2005: $2.1 billion• 2010: $5.5 billion
• Tribal 8(a)’s were only 6.2% of 8(a) companies, but accounted for almost one third of 8(a) obligations in 2010
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Distinction
• 8(a) businesses owned by Native American individuals
• 8(a) businesses owned by Native American tribes
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Tribally-Owned Concern (TOC)
• 51% owned by Indian Tribe• Directly• Through Wholly Owned Entity
• Corporate Entities• 51% voting stock• 51% all classes
• Non-Corporate Entities• 51% interest
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Must Meet 8(a) Requirements
• Small
• Unconditionally Owned and Controlled
• Tribe must be socially, economically disadvantaged
• Demonstrated potential for success
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Unique Application of Requirements To 8(a) TOC’s
Small
• For purposes of 8(a) Program, broad affiliation exception: no affiliation among Tribally-owned entities (unless creates substantial unfair competitive advantage).
• Outside the 8(a) Program – e.g., small business set asides – limited exception: no affiliation based on common ownership or common management, or performance of common administrative services.
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Unique Application of Requirements To 8(a) TOC’s
Ownership
• Tribes may own unlimited number of 8(a)’s not in primary line of business as an 8(a) applicant or of 8(a)’s with a secondary line of business that is the same as the 8(a) applicant’s primary line of business
• Tribes may own up to 50% of another 8(a) that is in the same primary line of business as 8(a) applicant
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Unique Application of Requirements To 8(a) TOC’s
Potential For Success
• In operation for two yearsor
• Managers have substantial technical experience, TOC has record of successful government or nongovernment contract performance, & TOC has adequate capital
or• Written commitment of support from Tribe
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Unique Opportunities For 8(a) TOC’s & Teaming Partners
• Sole Source Awards of Unlimited Value
• No Protests Based on Participant Eligibility
• 8(a) TOC’s eligible for direct outsourcing without study or cost comparison
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Unique BenefitsFor 8(a) TOC’s & Teaming Partners
• Prime Contractors – SB/SDB subcontracting goal credit regardless of 8(a) TOC size
• DoD – 5% compensation rebate
• Benefits of large business resources
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Example of Organizational Structure
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TribeTribe
Holding CompanyHolding Company
8(a) TOC8(a) TOCLogisticsLogistics
Real Real EstateEstate
8(a) TOC 8(a) TOC ITIT ConstructionConstruction
SBA’s Proposed Changes
• Common Administrative Services
• Clarification of limitations on day-to-day managers of multiple Tribal 8(a)’s
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CONCLUSIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
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Unique Small Business Contracting Opportunities For Tribally Owned 8(a)’s & Their Teaming Partners
•Potential for large sole-source awards•Rare opportunity for subsidiary of a large business•Access to “large business” type network & resources
Q & A
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CONTACT DETAILS
Ms. Jennifer L. SchausWashington DC
+ 1 - 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 [email protected]
www.JenniferSchaus.com
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Mr. Mark A. AmadeoWashington, DC(202) 640-2090
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:(All Webinars are at 12pm EST & Recorded)
JUNE 1 - Maximizing The Value of Your GovCon Business https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/74156936435694851
JUNE 2 - Capture Planning - To Bid Or Not To Bid https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7051206926535220483
JUNE 3 - Teaming Agreements - The Good, The Bad & The Enforceable https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7352313683359938307
JUNE 6 - Teaming With Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesseshttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324839202604449539
JUNE 7 - Color Reviews For Successful Proposals https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3973323136181419267
JUNE 8 - Preparing The FSO for a DSS Audit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/423786240906737667
JUNE 9 - Life After 8(a) - Best Practices & Case Study https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6473232146721067779
JUNE 10 - The Politics Of Procurement https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3924758807094447107
JUNE 13 - Contract Administration - Best Practices https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2132047978959217667
JUNE 14 - So You Have A Facility Clearance, Now What? https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9028972158695833091
JUNE 15 - Unsolicited Proposals - Why, What & How.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4729436391901262849
JUNE 17 - SBIR's - The Good, The Bad & The "How"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6337198369128857857
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