As Cost-Plus Contracts Grow, President Says No
Cost reimbursable contracts accounted for the largest share of federal work in 2007, according to a survey of contractors by the consulting firm Grant Thornton.

Homeland Security Plans Construction Set-Asides
The Department of Homeland Security plans to award at least 50 regional task order construction contracts to 8(a), HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned companies.

Obama Gives New Rights to Contractor Employees
Employees working on federal services contracts will have the right of first refusal to keep their jobs when the contract changes hands, according to an executive order signed by President Obama Jan. 30.

Defense Secretary To Push Acquisition Reform
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is moving acquisition reform to the front burner, but he acknowledges that overcoming “long-standing systemic problems” will not be quick or easy.

House Panel Will Consider Parity Rule
The House Small Business Committee plans to take a new look at an old issue: which socio-economic group is first in line for set-asides.

Bonding Assistance for Construction Contracts: The Affiliation Problem
A bond indemnification agreement can often allow a small business to obtain a bond it might otherwise be unable to procure.

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