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Defense Secretary Details Contractor Cutbacks
The Defense Department will cut several thousand support contractors in its efficiency initiative.

Bill Attacks Fraud in SBA Contracting Programs
A bipartisan group of senators proposed tough new oversight of SBA’s contracting programs, beginning with stricter certification rules and extending to harsher punishment for fraud.

DOD: Cost-Benefit Analysis Required for Insourcing
The Defense Department has ordered new controls on insourcing, including requiring a cost-benefit analysis before contractor positions are brought in-house.

New Rule Aims at Alaska Native Sole-Source Contracts
Agencies must provide written, public justification for any high-dollar sole-source contract awarded to an Alaska Native 8(a) firm under a new rule.

Justice Awards Giant IT Contract
Three small businesses are among 20 winners of the Justice Department’s $1 billion IT contract.

Surviving a Government Shutdown: A Contractor Perspective
Contractors that have prepared will suffer less than their unprepared competitors.

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