House Votes Broad Contracting Changes
The House has approved far-reaching changes in contracting rules as part of the 2009 Defense authorization bill.

Report: A Few Favorites Dominate DHS Contracting
A congressional report says a few favored small contractors are getting the bulk of DHS work.

Verification Required For Vets’ Firms
The Veterans Affairs Department has established an online registration system to verify the status of veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

After 8 Years, HUBZone Program Is Widely Ignored
Only about 13% of federal contracting offices have awarded even one HUBZone contract during the first eight years of the program’s existence, according to a new report.

DynCorp Ordered to Pay for Discrimination
A federal court jury has ordered DynCorp International to pay more than $15 million in damages after finding that the company discriminated against a minority-owned subcontractor.

Coming Events
Teaming, Energy Dept., USDA