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SBA Draws Fire Over Women’s Set-Aside
Leaders of the House and Senate Small Business committees attacked SBA’s decision to sharply limit eligibility for the set-aside program for woman-owned businesses.

Procurement Leftovers on Congress’s Plate
Congress returns for its election-year session this month to face several pieces of unfinished legislation that could make important changes in federal procurement.

Air Force Begins Consolidating Contracting Shops
The Air Force has opened the first of five regional acquisition centers that will handle most contracting for domestic bases.

DOD Official Backs Dialogue With Industry
Defense Department acquisition officials are being instructed to maintain an ongoing dialogue with contractors throughout the source selection process.

Trans. Security Gets New Rules On Procurement
Transportation Security Administration contracting will be governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation under legislation signed by President Bush.

SDVs To Get DHS Set-Aside For Services
The Homeland Security Department plans to release a pre-solicitation notice this month for a multiple award services contract set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.






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