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2022 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS & INSIGHTS!

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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES 

There are a number of government agencies that provide free, helpful business advice as well as information related to the NHO 8(a) program and Federal government contracting in general.  Please see below for several of these online resources.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  is to help "Americans start, build, and grow businesses."  In 1953, the federal agency was created to "aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation."

SBA administers the the 8(a) Business Development program, among other small business contracting programs.  

For more information about SBA, SBA-provided small business assistance, and small business contracting programs, visit SBA at www.sba.gov.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

Throughout the U.S., there are roughly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) that provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with free business consulting and low-cost training.  SBDCs are partnered with with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), but are often hosted by colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners.

To find a SBDC near you, you can visit America's SBDCs' website at americassbdc.org.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)

Nationwide, there are 94 Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). Established under the Procurement Technical Assistance Program and administered by the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, PTACs help businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace. 

For more information about the Procurement Technical Assistance Program and to find a PTAC nearest your, you can visit the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers' website at www.aptac-us.org.

REGULATIONS

As a Federal contractor, it is imperative that you know and understand Federal regulations.  Use the resources below to find and access Federal regulations online.

Federal Acquisition Regulations

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a complex set of rules that govern how the Federal government buys goods and services.  Generally, the FAR governs acquisitions made by executive branch agencies, including the Department of Defense.  The FAR is divided into various parts that cover a specific aspect of the acquisition process.  

To access the FAR online,  go to www.acquisition.gov

Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

The FAR allows Federal agencies to issue agency-specific procurement regulations.  The Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) is one example, which provides DoD-specific acquisition regulations.

Click on the following link to access the DFARS online: DFARS 

SBA PUBLICATIONS

These SBA publications provide comprehensive information regarding NHOs.

NHO Frequently Asked Questions

NHO Business Guide
Click on the link for a SBA-prepared FAQ publication that addresses common questions about NHOs
Click on the link for SBA's NHO Business Guide, which is "designed to  inform, educate and engage qualified Native Hawaiian Organization-owned businesses in the 8(a) Business Development Program"

NHOA & NHO SPECIFIC MATERIALS

The materials below provide specific information about the NHO 8(a) program, the NHOA organization, as well as information prepared by NHOA or as a part of a NHOA sponsored event.

​NHOs Explained

This one-page document answers common questions about NHOs such as what they are and the benefits of the NHO 8(a) program.

NHOA Comments

The following comments were submitted by NHOA in response to proposed regulatory changes.
Comments Regarding Mentor Protégé Program​ 
NHOA submitted comments in response to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2015 [80 Federal Register, No. 24, RIN: 3245‐AG24] related to the Mentor Protege Program.
Comments Regarding Limits on Subcontracting
NHOA submitted these comments in response to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2014 [79 Federal Register, No. 248, RIN: 3245‐AG58] relaed to limits on subcontracting.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN DATA

Pursuant to 13 CFR 124.110(c)(1), in order to establish that an NHO is economically disadvantaged it must provide data showing the economic condition of the Native Hawaiian community that it intends to serve.  Click on the links below to access resources with various types of  Native Hawaiian data.