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SBA Unveils Expanded Set-Asides for Women
SBA is proposing to set aside contracts for woman-owned businesses in 83 industries, ranging from facilities support to computer systems design.

The List
NAICS codes that will be eligible for the women's set-aside program.

“High Road” a Threat to Small Contractors?
The Obama administration is reportedly considering a new procurement policy that would favor contractors offering higher pay and benefits.

Senate Bill Aims to Stop HUBZone Fraud
Four senators are proposing tighter controls over the scandal-plagued HUBZone program, but the bill offers only vague solutions to the well-documented problems of waste, fraud and abuse.

Agencies Claim Big Cost Savings From Insourcing
The Army believes it saves more than $45,000 for every contractor that is replaced by a federal employee.

DHS Says It Will Cut Contractors, Save Money
Contractors outnumber federal employees in the Department of Homeland Security, but Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is working to reduce the contractor workforce.

Investors Looking for Small Firms with Growth Potential
A new private equity fund plans to target its investments in small and mid-sized federal contractors.

We Read the Federal Register so You Don’t Have To
SBA is proposing a number of rule changes, most of them relating to size protests and appeals.

Business Issues: I Have a GSA Schedule—Now What?
Three essential steps—Discovery, Planning and Execution—form the foundation of virtually any successful effort in government sales.

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