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New GSA Chief Promises Quick Changes
Changes are coming to the General Services Administration – and soon. That’s the message GSA’s new administrator, Lurita Doan, delivered in her first appearance before an industry group June 6.

New Alliant RFP: 60 or More Small Firms May Win Awards
GSA is inviting industry comments on the drastically revamped draft RFP for the Alliant and Alliant Small Business governmentwide acquisition contracts.

More Problems Ahead on Security Clearances
Most industry executives see no improvement in the government’s handling of security clearances, and about one-third of those responding to a survey said clearance problems are getting worse.

Study: A Snapshot of Professional Services Industry
Most federal contract dollars for professional services are awarded as modifications to existing contracts, according to a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Set-Aside Alert Acquires Minority Business Insider
Business Research Services Inc., the publisher of Set-Aside Alert, announced it has acquired Minority Business Insider.

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An updated list of names and contact information for federal Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization






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