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GSA: "Get It Right" on Schedules, GWACs
Stung by criticism of misuse of its schedules and other governmentwide contracts, the General Services Administration is pledging to “Get It Right.”

DOD's Lee: "Get It Right" Means "Think"
In tandem with GSA’s “Get It Right” initiative, the Defense Department is preparing new rules governing its use of GSA schedules and other multiple award contracts.

Advisory Group to Review Acquisition Policies
An expert advisory panel will be named shortly to begin a yearlong review of acquisition laws and regulations.

Energy Dept. Pushes Small Business Agenda
The Energy Department will release two major set-aside solicitations for IT services within the next few weeks as it begins the biggest round of competitive bidding in its history.

Disabled Vets' Set-Aside: Too Far or Not Far Enough?
The set-aside and sole-source contracting program for service-disabled veterans has been operating for less than three months, but it is already igniting controversy.

8(a) Firm Will Support Terrorist Screening for Homeland Security
Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC, an 8(a) firm in Silver Spring, MD, has won a $30 million contract to provide technical support to the Department of Homeland Security.

Some Women's Centers Get Funds, Most in Doubt
The Small Business Administration has approved annual funding for 34 existing Women’s Business Centers, but the future of more than 50 others remains uncertain.

House Blocks Increase in SBA Loan Fees
The House rejected the Bush administration’s proposal to raise fees on small business loans under SBA’s flagship 7(a) program.




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