Lean Times Ahead for Industry
As President Obama and Congress move to reduce federal spending, “contractors are probably the first to get cut,” says Ray Bjorklund, senior vice president of the research firm FedSources.

Defense Department: A Prompt Pay?
The Defense Department plans to pay small contractors more quickly.

Defense Dept. Sees Savings in Service Contracting
The Defense Department expects to save substantial money by improving its acquisition of services.

GSA Outlines Emphasis on Small Business
GSA says it will increase communications and training on small business contracting as part of a governmentwide effort to provide more opportunities for small firms.

Army Chooses 35 Contractors for OPTARSS II
Twenty-two small businesses and thirteen large ones have been named prime contractors on the Army’s $2.5 billion Op, Planning, Training and Resource Support Services prime contract.

Staying Small and SBA’s New Size Standards
If a company appears to barely exceed the size standard ceiling, a closer analysis of receipts, taking into account permitted exclusions, may reveal that the company is actually a small business.

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