Comments wanted on LPTA, HUBZ & WOSBs

      Federal acquisition authorities are seeking comments from industry on these proposals:

      WOSB certification - The SBA seeks input from the public on how to structure a certification program for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs and economically-disadvantaged WOSBs). Choice include programs to be run by a federal agency, state governments, the SBA or a national certifying body approved by SBA. Comments are due by Feb. 16. Read more on the proposed rule at Federal Register: https://bit.ly/2FrxIvt.

      LPTA - The Defense Dept. proposes to amend the DFARS to implement sections of the 2017 NDAA that set limits on LPTA source selection processes. Comments are due by Feb. 4. Read the DFARS proposed rule on LPTA at: https://bit.ly/2RsKeBu.

      HUBZones - The Small Business Administration is extending the comment period on its proposed comprehensive revision of HUBZone rules to Feb. 14. Read more on the SBA proposed rule at: https://bit.ly/2LQtHkP
and on Regulations.gov [currently unavailable due to the shutdown]: https://bit.ly/2QM8R6Q.

Rubio new chair of Senate small biz panel

      Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, was approved by GOP colleagues as the new chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

      “As chairman, my top priority is to pass bipartisan legislation that will expand economic opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” Rubio said about his new post.

Read more at:
Sen. Rubio press release: https://bit.ly/2FDso7N.

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