New Efforts to Increase Small Business Contracting
Federal agencies will conduct small business outreach sessions in major cities as part of the Obama administration’s effort to increase contract opportunities for small firms.

SBA Official: 8(a) Joint Venture Rules Provide Clarity
New rules for 8(a) joint ventures are designed to eliminate some problem areas and clarify the roles of the 8(a) and non-8(a) partners, according to John Klein, SBA’s director of contracting and a principal author of the regulations.

New IT Policy Emphasizes Renting, Not Buying
The Obama administration wants a “disruptive” change in federal IT policy, moving to cloud computing and purchase of services rather than infrastructure ownership.

Defense Dept. Opens New Set-Aside Categories
Defense Department components may set aside contracts for small businesses in all construction categories and a variety of other industries after Congress repealed the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

Opinion: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
SBA’s minor tweaks on size-standards oriented on statistical deviations, as has previously been the practice, have not served to address small businesses continued competitive viability.

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