Annual Re-Certification Plan Draws Fire
The Bush administration is moving to close regulatory loopholes that allow large companies to claim small-business status, but many fast-growing firms say they will lose federal contracts as a result of the changes.

GAO to Report Findings: "Are Big Businesses Being Awarded Contracts Intended for Small Businesses?"
The General Accounting Office has been investigating whether large corporations are unlawfully posing as small ones to get federal contracts.

Three Bids to be Required on GSA Schedules
Federal buyers would be required to solicit at least three bids when ordering through GSA schedules under a proposed amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

HHS Plans Outsourcing Studies
The Department of Health and Human Services is using an expedited streamlined cost comparison to decide whether to outsource work at several small installations in the Washington, DC, area.

8(a) Training Goes Interactive
SBA is preparing an online application for 8(a) certification and is developing an interactive training program on how to market to the federal government, said Fred Armendariz, SBA associate deputy administrator for government contracting and business development.

SBA Procurement Center Representatives: Watchdogs or Endangered Species?
The guardians of small business contracting opportunities are dwindling in number and some of them are discouraged, according to their private comments.