Study of Women’s Contracting Raises More Questions
Are woman-owned businesses getting their fair share of federal contracts? Researchers at the Rand Corp. say that depends on how you slice it.

Army Corps Outlines Plans for BRAC Construction
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to award dozens of indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for billions of dollars in construction work associated with the base realignment and closure program.

GSA’s Online Tools eOffer, eMod Are Found To Be Widely Ignored
GSA’s highly touted move to electronic processing of schedule contracts awards and modifications has gained little traction, partly because contracting professionals don’t like the systems, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.

GAO: Agency “Unreasonable” In Denying Site Visit
An agency must accommodate a reasonable request for a site visit so that a contractor may have an opportunity to compete for work, the Government Accountability Office ruled.

Contract Awards: Air Force, GSA Satcom II
The Air Force has awarded IDIQ contracts worth up to $800 million to eight small businesses to support the service’s Electronic Systems Center.

SBA Looking Closely at 8(a) Owners’ Finances
The SBA appears to be taking a harder line on 8(a) owners’ compliance with the financial restrictions that govern continued eligibility for the agency’s business development programs.