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  • SBA Issues Final Overhaul of Services Size Standards
    Standards will increase for 34 industries and three sub-industries in sector 54, professional, scientific and technical services, and one related industry in NAICS Sector 81.

    Contracting Bills Aim to Increase Opportunities
    Members of the House Small Business Committee have introduced four new bills as part of a contracting reform package.

    Auditors Find Lax Oversight of Tribal 8(a) Firms
    GAO said, “We found no evidence of regular and systematic monitoring of the limitations on subcontracting.”

    GSA Details Plans for “Integration” Contract
    GSA is moving ahead with plans for a new professional services contract vehicle called Integrations.

    NIH Planning New Multiple Award IT Contract
    The new vehicle, tentatively called Chief Information Officer-NEW, is intended as a complement to the Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 3 GWAC.

    Congressman: Close Loopholes in Buy American Act
    Manufacturer George Dewey says, “If I know that I was bidding against Vietnam and Thailand, forget it. I wouldn’t waste my time.”

    “Rent-a-Vet:” Investigator Says SDV Fraud Growing
    An Illinois man has admitted setting up a “rent-a-vet” front company and bribing a VA official .

    Law Opens Airport Screening Opportunities
    A new law will allow contractors to take over passenger screening at more airports.

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