Most federal COVID19 contracts not competed

      The government spent $17.8 billion on contracts related to the COVID-19 pandemic as of June 11, of which less than half--47%--were competitive contracts, according to a GAO report.

     HHS was the largest buyer, with $8.9 billion spent on the coronavirus pandemic, followed by DOD, with $3 billion spent. DHS spent $1.7 billion and the VA spent $1.5 billion on COVID19-related costs.

     About 62% was spent on direct health care needs, including medical and surgical equipment, including personal protective equipment; hospital clothing, medical research, drugs and lab equipment.

     The GAO said emergencies such as the pandemic create extra challenges that can reduce competition.

Read more at:
GAO Report: https://bit.ly/2EQBJKW

SBA to allow appeals of rejected PPP loans

      The SBA published an interim final rule allowing appeals of some loan review decisions under the PPP.

Read more:
SBA rule:https://bit.ly/3lFitB2
PilieroMazza PLLC’s analysis:https://bit.ly/3lFZlTy

Inside this edition:

Number of fed’l small biz prime contractors declined in 3 years

Comments due on unpriced schedules

SDVOSBs gain in contracting, but not in SDVOSB set-asides

New interim rule on Huawei

What do PCRs actually do?

SBA OIG finds EIDL fraud

UNICOR info not up to date

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Coronavirus Update