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Small Contractors More Likely To Be Paid Late
The Defense Department is more likely to be late with payments to small businesses because it gives top priority to large, complex contracts, the Government Accountability Office found.

New GSA Chief: "Some Fence-Mending To Do"
The Senate has confirmed Virginia businesswoman Lurita Doan as head of the General Services Administration.

Contractors To Compete For Financial Management Work
Federal agencies will be required to allow contractors to compete for the operation of financial management systems.

SBA Revamps Veterans Offices
SBA has combined its one-person Office of Federal Contract Assistance for Veteran Business Owners with the Office of Veterans Business Development.

OMB Pushes Job Competitions
Agencies will be permitted to use GSA schedules when conducting public-private job competitions, an OMB official says.

Back to Basics: The Myth of the "Low-Hanging Fruit"
This myth most likely contributes to more misunderstanding and frustration than any other single belief about the government markets.






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