Something we get asked about a lot with regards to joint ventures is the two-year rule (not to be confused with the “Rule of Two,” which concerns contract set-asides). We have explored this rule in the past on a few occasions, however, it has been a little while since the last such post and it’s been a perennial issue for contractors that we talk to. As such, it would be helpful to have a refresher on this rule, which may help clear up some of those questions.
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Event Announcement: GovCon Roundup Live, Teaming Agreements, April 15, 2026
We’d like to invite you to a great interactive virtual event coming up — and it’s completely free.
On April 15th, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince are hosting Episode 9 of GovCon Roundup Live, and the topic is one that trips up contractors at every stage: teaming. Our very own, federal government contracts attorney, Nicole Pottroff, will be contributing her thoughts to the discussion.
Whether you’ve never heard the term or you’ve been navigating teaming agreements for years, this session will give you something useful.
Here’s what they will cover:
- What teaming really means in the federal marketplace and why agencies love it
- The most common teaming structures — prime/sub arrangements and joint ventures — and when each one makes sense
- Why contractors are willing to take on the complexity of joint ventures (and what they get in return)
- How teaming opens the door to larger contracts, stronger proposals, and new markets
- The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program — including a little-known rule exemption that gives small businesses a real competitive edge
Bring your questions to the live Q&A at the end of the show. Register here.
GovCon Roundup Live Recordings: Streaming here.
SmallGovCon Week in Review: April 6-10, 2026
Happy Friday! April has started out in full swing, and it’s already shaping up to be a busy and eventful month. Along with plants being active for spring, this week has been active in the federal government contracting world, with some new developments and policy updates to track. As always, we’ve gathered a selection of relevant articles and insights below to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Key updates including a proposed federal budget, increased IT spending review, and new AI risk management updates. We hope you find these resources helpful as you wrap up the week. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected, and we wish you a relaxing, enjoyable, and well-deserved weekend!
Continue readingSmallGovCon Week in Review: March 30-April 3, 2026
Happy Friday—and welcome to April! Recently, SmallGovCon contributor Nicole Pottroff traveled to Las Vegas to attend and present at the RES 2026 conference, hosted by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. While there, she took part in a panel titled “Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape for Native-Owned Federal Contractors.” The event brought together professionals from across the industry, offering valuable opportunities for networking, business development, and Native procurement matchmaking. It proved to be a great event. Hope you were able to see or say hi to Nicole at the conference!
This week in federal government contracting news included important stories about DEI in federal contracting, more info on IT purchasing, and AI’s potential reform to procurement.
Continue readingWebinar Announcement: Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures, April 14, 2026 hosted by UT San Antonio APEX Accelerators
For large and small contractors alike, teaming agreements and joint venture agreements can be essential to winning and successfully performing federal government contracts. In this presentation, government contracts attorneys, Shane McCall and Annie Birney from Koprince McCall Pottroff, will explain how to develop, negotiate and administer agreements that are both compliant and effective. The presentations will cover both the key rules (such as flow-downs and ostensible subcontractor affiliation) and best practices for agreements that go beyond the bare minimum legal requirements.
Hope you can join us! Registration link here.
SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 23-27, 2026
Happy Friday! I just got back from a short trip to the Caribbean to enjoy some relaxation with the fam. We saw some incredible fish, rays, and even a sea turtle, while also making some time for reading on the beach. It’s good to recharge the batteries every once in a while and come back raring to go.
But federal contracting news never stops. This week in federal government contracting news including a report that the federal government is looking to hire more employees (but maybe cut down on the number of contractors), SBA moving it’s Washington district office, and how AI is fitting into federal contractor work.
Continue readingRES 2026 Conference: Rising Together, Las Vegas, NV, March 23-26, 2026
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is Rising Together for the 2026 Reservation Economic Summit. The event features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEOs on a national platform.
Our very own federal government contracts attorney and SmallGovCon contributor, Nicole Pottroff, is scheduled to be a panelist on the topic of Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape for Native-Owned Federal Contractors, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m. – Milano Ballroom II, Caesars Palace. This panel will discuss ways organizations can navigate the changing regulatory rules in federal government contracting. If you are planning on attending this conference, please stop by and say hello to Nicole. Please use this link for more information about the conference and registration.