If LaJuanna Russell had to guess, she’s missed out on hundreds, if not thousands, of federal contracts throughout her career as a small federal contractor. And it’s not for a lack of expertise.
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Agencies also suggest that small businesses can team up with others to subcontract and still access the larger, more complex bundled contracts.
But doing so means they might miss out on developing key relationships with agencies. "The erosion of the small-business base may make it harder to find qualified small businesses to meet certain requirements," explains Justin Chiarodo, an attorney at Blank Rome. "If there are fewer participants in a market, it can be harder to align and manage opportunities."
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"Behind the Spike in Contract Bundling and How It’s Hitting Small Businesses the Hardest," by Melissa Angell was published in Inc. on January 7, 2025.