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  • House Approves Larger Goals, Mid-Tier Set-Aside
    Those provisions are included in the 2013 defense authorization bill, passed on May 18.

    Administration Orders More Budget Cuts for 2014
    The White House is ordering agencies to bring in their 2014 budget requests 5% below the 2013 level.

    Rule Guides Set-Asides on Multiple Award Contracts
    Agencies have three options to enable greater participation by small businesses on multiple award contracts.

    Proposed Rule Implements Changes in SBIR Program
    The rules aim to create “bright-line tests” so businesses can easily determine whether they are eligible.

    New SAM Database Delayed
    CCR, ORCA and related sites are still accepting new information until the end of July.

    Administration Plans “Disruptive” Digital Strategy
    President Obama said the wide-ranging strategy aims to make government services available “anytime, anywhere, and on any device.”

    Entrepreneurs Honored During Small Business Week
    SBA announced awards at its annual Washington ceremonies.

    “Ringleader” in Army Corps Scandal Pleads Guilty
    Prosecutors described the former program manager as the ringleader in the biggest procurement bribery case in history

    Service-Disabled Vets Get CIO-SP3 Awards
    NIH has awarded 10 contracts on the multiple award vehicle to SDV companies.

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