US agencies fail to meet small biz procurement goal
The U.S. government once again fell short of its 23% small-business prime contracting goal in fiscal 2011, although several high-performing agencies exceeded the target.
--- Here are the agency-by-agency results for 2011 ---
Federal agency fourth-quarter buying spree underway
The annual end-of-year rush has begun to spend federal contract dollars before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
VA makes changes to reverification
Renewal now every two years; also, new ‘simplified’ procedures.
White House issues national security & preparedness order
President Obama signed an executive order that directs the Defense and Homeland Security departments and other agencies to develop and oversee emergency communications for national security and preparedness.
SCOTUS health ruling affects small business
Federal contractors find growth niches
Federal contractors are experiencing growth in niche markets, according to two recent studies.
Column: Preparing for budget cuts & sequestration
Federal contractors may be forced to offer employment
Federal contractors may be forced to offer employment to qualified service workers of the predecessor company under a proposed change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
A drive to create a government-wide FOIA Web portal for managing FOIA submissions
