Recipe For HUBZone Fraud: Mailbox Plus Computer
Congressional investigators found 10 ineligible HUBZone companies had been awarded more than $100 million in contracts.

Navy Plans 8(a) Set-Asides
The Navy has agreed to set aside some work for 8(a) companies under its Seaport-e multiple award contract.

Appropriators Would Block Women's Set-Aside Rule
The Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to block implementation of SBA’s limited set-aside for woman-owned businesses.

More Competition Is Sought
Civilian and military procurement officials are urging government buyers to increase the use of competition in contracting.

OFPP Official: Better RFPs Needed
Federal program managers and contracting officers need to improve their RFPs to ensure effective contractor performance, said Robert Burton, who recently retired as deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

Legal Issues: New Ruling on Small Business Joint Ventures
Earlier this summer, SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals issued an important decision that has had an immediate impact on 8(a) mentor/protégé joint ventures.

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