e-Buy Gains Ground; "One Schedule" Studied
GSA’s e-Buy electronic purchasing tool is gaining traction in its third year online, said Neal Fox, assistant commissioner of the Federal Supply Service.

SBA Hears Public Feedback on Size Standards
SBA opened a month-long round of public hearings on size standards with the first sessions in Seattle and St. Louis June 2.

Push Is On For Strategic Sourcing; OMB Tells Agencies to Protect Small Businesses
The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to begin strategic sourcing of some commodity items this fall.

Congressional Democrats Back Lawsuit Over Women's Set-Aside
Seventy-one Democratic members of Congress are supporting a lawsuit aimed at forcing SBA to implement the set-aside program for woman-owned businesses.

Senate Committee Proposes New Review of DOD's Use of Schedules
The Senate Armed Services Committee has recommended expanding the Defense Department’s acquisition workforce and other measures to strengthen the management and oversight of contracts.