Bill > HR1390

This bill, the Small Business Joint Venturing Act of 2015, amends the Small Business Act to make it easier for small businesses to work together on government contracts. Specifically, it allows a small business to submit a bid for a "bundled" or "consolidated" contract (meaning a larger contract that combines smaller ones) by proposing to use a team of subcontractors or a joint venture of multiple small businesses. When evaluating these bids, government agencies must consider the capabilities and past performance of the individual subcontractors or joint venture members, even if the joint venture itself doesn't have extensive experience, ensuring that smaller businesses have a better chance to compete for these larger contracts. The bill also clarifies that participating in such teams or joint ventures will not affect a small business's status as a small business for other purposes.