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OMB Stresses Accountability For Procurement Goals
Some agencies “aren’t even trying” to meet their small business procurement goals, said David Safavian, administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

Commission Sifts Proposed Base Closings
The chairman of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission says the panel will not “rubber stamp” the Defense Department’s hit list.

Disabled Vets Seek To Strengthen Set-Aside Program
Veterans organizations want Congress to give service-disabled veteran-owned businesses top priority in set-aside programs and make it easier to award sole-source contracts to those firms, said Rick Weidman, chairman of the Task Force on Veteran Entrepreneurship.

Many Contractors Pass on Job Competitions
With federal employees winning about nine out of 10 public-private job competitions, many contractors are refusing to play.

Industry Groups Propose Acquisition Changes
An industry coalition is recommending broad changes in laws and regulations governing the acquisition of services.

House Approves GSA Reorganization
The House has unanimously approved legislation to reorganize General Service Administration.






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