Alaska 8(a) Companies Face Congressional Scrutiny
A Senate oversight panel is collecting financial information about Alaska Native Corporations in preparation for a hearing this summer on the corporations’ 8(a) procurement preferences.

National Academy Warns: Ban on Venture Capital Funding Hurts Innovation
A committee of the National Academy of Sciences is urging Congress to consider permitting venture capital-backed companies to receive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research program.

Cleared Employees’ Paychecks Grow Slowly
Demand for employees with security clearances remains strong, but their salaries are barely increasing and signing bonuses have all but disappeared, according to ClearanceJobs.com, a job-matching website.

New Rule Proposed For SDV Sole Source Awards
The Federal Acquisition Regulation councils are proposing new language to eliminate confusion over when a sole source contract may be awarded to a service-disabled veteran-owned business.

SBA Honors Entrepreneurs at Small Business Week
An 8(a) business owner from Alabama was named small business contractor of the year by SBA.

SBA Modifies 8(a) Mentor/Protégé Requirements
Many of the changes are reflected in the newly-revised Mentor/Protégé Agreement template available on the SBA’s website.

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