SBA seeks big increase in field offices funding

      SBA’s field offices would get a large boost in funding next year if President Joe Biden’s budget is approved by Congress.

      Under the plan, the SBA field offices’ counseling programs would receive $23.1 million, up from $14 million in fiscal 2021 and $17.7 million estimated in fiscal 2022.

      In addition, the SBA’s field office training programs would receive $27.3 million, up from $16.2 million in fiscal 2021 and $22.7 million in fiscal 2022.

      (Note - Congress’ final 2022 enacted budget was not available at the time the budget request was written, so the SBA’s 2022 figure is an estimate).

      The total budget for the field offices would be $50.4 million, in comparison to $30.2 million in fiscal 2021 and an estimated $40.4 million in fiscal 2022.

Read more:
View office numbers on page 22 of SBA’s budget request: https://bit.ly/39NUvCd

Is govcon paperwork too burdensome?

      Vendors have an opportunity to comment on whether two types of federal contract recordkeeping are worthwhile and should be continued.

      A notice from DOD, GSA and NASA asks for comments by May 26 on whether to extend recordkeeping requirements of travel expenses that exceed regular limits.

      In addition, the same agencies are seeking comments by May 31 on paperwork for reporting unpaid overtime in services contracts.

Read more at:
Travel recordkeeping notice: https://bit.ly/3vVtaX9
Unpaid overtime notice: https://bit.ly/3yFZ5gn

Polaris protest dismissed by GAO

      A pre-award protest by BD Squared of GSA’s multiple-award Polaris contract was dismissed on April 25, the GAO announced. The GAO did not release the protest documents, saying it generally does not do so in a dismissal.

      Fedscoop reported that GSA has agreed to fix the concerns raised in the protest, and will be releasing a revised solicitation shortly.

Read more at:
GAO announcement: https://bit.ly/3wakriS

Inside this edition:

Guzman outlines plans for SBA’s govcon, entrepreneurs in 2023

SBA adjusts size standards

Small business bills advanced

GOP House small biz committee members harangue Guzman

MAS’ Springboard to expand

Fewer outs from Berry rule

GSA debuts Buy.GSA site

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