SBA Proposes New Size Standards
Many services contractors and construction companies would face limits on both employment and revenue in order to be eligible for federal small business programs under SBA’s proposed new size standards.

SBA's Proposed Size Standards for Selected Industries

2003 Small Business Contracting Set Record, But Some Doubt The Numbers
Small businesses won a record 25.4% of federal prime contract dollars in fiscal 2003, the Federal Procurement Data System reported, but some critics question the accuracy of the statistics.

Online Update: Congress Passes SBA Loan "Fix"
Both houses of Congress have passed legislation that would free up an additional $3 billion for SBA’s 7(a) loan guarantee program and would lift the current $750,000 cap on those loans.

Five-Year Limit Imposed on Some DOD Contracts
The Defense Department’s task and delivery order contracts are limited to no more than five years, including all options or modifications, under an interim rule effective March 23.

Pentagon IG Faults Early Iraq Contracts
The Defense Department’s inspector general charged that contracting officers “cut corners” and ignored procurement rules in awarding contracts soon after the invasion of Iraq and recommended that some officers be punished administratively.

Military May Arm Contractors
Military commanders in combat zones would also command contractors under a proposed Defense Department rule.

IT Firm Seeks Small Business Partners
IT contractor CDW Government Inc. is looking for small, woman- or veteran-owned companies, small disadvantaged businesses and HUBZone companies to partner on federal business opportunities.

Some Democrats Move To Delay Base Closings
As the Defense Department presented arguments for base closings and realignments, Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D-TX) introduced legislation to delay the 2005 round of closings for two years.