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Thought Leadership: GovCon Exit Readiness Articles

Small Business Recertification After Acquisition: What a Sale Does to Your Set-Aside Status

Small business recertification after acquisition is required within 30 calendar days of a merger, acquisition, or sale under 13 CFR 125.12. The business must also recertify its size and program status. If the buyer is large or affiliated, it can no longer compete for set-aside awards. Existing contracts generally [...]

New Entity, New Rates? What Actually Changes When You Split Off a Business

When a contractor cannot compete on price, the question eventually comes up: what if we built a new company around a different, lower rate structure? New entity rates sound like a clean fix: a fresh chart of accounts, a fresh benefits package, a fresh start on overhead. In practice, [...]

By |September 16, 2026|Rate Studio|

Stock Sale vs Asset Sale for a Government Contractor: Which Structure Fits?

A stock sale vs asset sale decision looks different for a government contractor, because contracts, clearances, and certifications attach to a legal entity. In a stock sale, the entity stays the same, so contracts continue, and FAR 42.1204(b) calls a novation agreement unnecessary. In an asset sale, the contracts [...]

By |September 14, 2026|Exit Readiness|
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