Industry Coalition Fights Tax Withholding Law
A coalition of more than fifty industries, ranging from information technology to couriers to farmers, is calling on Congress to repeal legislation that would withhold income taxes from payments to government contractors.

House Hearing Turns Partisan As GSA Chief Answers Criticism
Comparing herself to the hero of the classic film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” GSA Administrator Lurita Doan told Congress she is the victim of retaliation from the bureaucracy because she imposed “fiscal discipline” at the agency.

Survey: Contractor Revenue Rose in 2006
More than half of government contractors report that their 2006 revenues increased over the prior year, according to the annual Grant Thornton Government Contracting Survey.

GAO Rules on Subcontracting Requirement
A small prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the work on a set-aside contract, without counting the work of small subcontractors, the Government Accountability Office has ruled.

Women’s Groups Seek Action on Set-Aside
While women’s business groups denounced the six-year delay in implementing the set-aside program for woman-owned firms, SBA’s deputy administrator said the agency is “committed” to the program.

Rule Targets Tax Scofflaws
A proposed rule would require contractors to certify that they have paid their taxes.

House Votes Relief for Gulf Coast 8(a) Firms
The House passed legislation that gives 8(a) businesses in the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina an additional 18 months to participate in the program.

Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts: How Many Is Enough?
More than 50% of all procurements for information technology products and services are acquired using GWACs.