Administration: Cut Contract Spending, Outsourcing
The Office of Management and Budget has told federal agencies to cut contract spending by 7% over the next two years and take steps to reduce the government’s reliance on contractors.

SBA Cites Progress In Combating HUBZone Fraud and Abuse
SBA administrator Karen Mills said the agency has tightened controls over the HUBZone program after congressional auditors found evidence of widespread fraud.

Agencies Seek Competition in 8(a) Contracts
Several agencies are backing away from 8(a) sole-source awards on projects funded by the Recovery Act.

New Rules Planned on Award Fees
The Obama administration will soon tighten rules governing the payment of award fees.

Senators Spar Over Alaska Native Contracting
Alaska senators claimed credit for blocking restrictions on Alaska Native Corporation contracts, but they have only postponed the fight.

Save the Dates
Corps of Engineers, Justice Department CIO events.

Vacation Time
The next issue of Set-Aside Alert will be published August 28.