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OMB Plans to Shape Up, Shake Up IT Projects
The Obama administration is promising to change the way the government buys and manages IT systems.

Senator: Get Moving on New Sole-Source Rule
A key senator says the Office of Management and Budget has been too slow to implement a law placing new controls on sole-source contracts, a provision that could slow awards to Alaska Native firms.

Defense Dept. Will Reward Outstanding Contractors
The Defense Department plans to phase out time-and-materials contracts and establish a preferred supplier program for top-performing contractors.

DOD Okays Additional Construction Set-Asides
The Defense Department has authorized small business set-asides in some new construction categories under the Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

Business Issues: Investments in SDV Companies
A successful SDVOSB investment strategy requires a delicate balancing of transactional concerns with the SBA regulatory requirements.

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