Obama Administration Backs Limits on “Vets First”
The Obama administration is supporting strict limits on the Veterans First contracting preference at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
House Panel Pushes Overhaul of Contracting Rules
Taken together, the bills represent the most far-reaching changes in small business contracting rules in years.
House Committee Takes Ax to Some SBA Services
Tthe Small Business Committee recommended that no money be allocated for women’s business centers, veterans business outreach centers, the HUBZone office and the Office of Native American Affairs.
GAO: Competition High On DOD Service Contracts
The Government Accountability Office said 78% of defense service contract dollars were awarded competitively in 2011.
Insourcing Devastates Local Air Force Contractors
While most Defense Department components have slowed or stopped insourcing, Strategic Command at Offutt AFB is still bringing work in-house.
Another Guilty Plea in Corps Contracting Scandal
A former executive of an 8(a) company is the third major conspirator to plead guilty and cooperate with investigators in what the FBI called “one of the largest procurement fraud cases in history.”
VA Must Reconsider Decision On SDV Firm’s Eligibility
It is the first time VA’s verification process has been successfully challenged.
Business-Friendly Decisions on Size Appeals
SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals appears to be taking a more practical approach to the business arrangements between small business contractors and other businesses.
