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New Report Card for GSA Schedule Contractors
GSA will soon introduce a new report card to grade the performance of contractors on its multiple award schedules.

See the Draft “New Generation” Report Card
For GSA schedule holders.

GSA Chief Faces Congressional Watchdog’s Bark
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has called on GSA Administrator Lurita Doan to answer allegations of improprieties in contracting and illegal use of agency personnel to support Republican candidates.

Alaska Companies Are Top “Small” Contractors
Seven of the eleven largest recipients of small business contracts in 2006 are Alaska Native Corporations, according to an analysis by Eagle Eye Publishing.

Small Firms Do Well In Open Competition
Small businesses won 23.4% of full and open competitions in fiscal 2006, according to Eagle Eye’s analysis of partial figures for the year.

Senators Say SBA Budget Is Inadequate
The Small Business Administration’s proposal to add nine procurement center representatives is inadequate, according to several senators from both parties.

$200 Million Award for Catapult Technology
Catapult Technology, an 8(a) service-disabled veteran owned firm, has won a $200 million contract to consolidate the General Services Administration’s IT infrastructure.

Administration Opposes “Revolving Door” Bill
The Bush administration’s procurement policy chief says proposed legislation to slow the “revolving door” between government and contractors goes too far and will hurt the government’s ability to hire and retain acquisition personnel.

Analysis: Has SBA Destroyed Your Company's Valuation?
New rules governing small business recertification may have a dramatic impact on the value of your business as well as the overall marketability of the company.



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