DHS Promises Prompt Payment for Security Guards
Keith Howard says the Homeland Security Department drove his company into bankruptcy because it did not pay bills on time.

Senate Panel to Draft Contracting Legislation
Bipartisan leaders of the Senate Small Business Committee say they will try again this year to pass legislation overhauling small business contracting programs, focusing on making agencies accountable for reaching their procurement goals.

Senators Push SDV Contracting
Leaders of the Senate Small Business Committee attacked government agencies for their poor record in awarding contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Proposed Database Would Target Poor Performers
House Democrats are pushing legislation aimed at weeding out poor-performing and unethical contractors.

Use of Defense Travel System To Be Mandatory
The Defense Department plans to require military travelers to book reservations through the Defense Travel System.

SBA Affiliation Rules Can Bite If You Purchase Part of Another Firm
If you are a small company considering the acquisition of another company, one of the first things that should come to mind is your continued eligibility as a “small” business after the acquisition.