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  VA certs go to SBA on 1/1/23  
 
     	The VA announced that the functions of the VA Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) will transfer to the SBA on Jan. 1, 2023. The transfer will eliminate the VA’s role in the SDVOSB and VOSB certification program.
 
More information: 
VA OSDBU update: https://bit.ly/39rqDrH
 
 
     
 
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  Inside this edition:
 
  
 
 New rules for limitations on 
subcontracting now in effect 
 
  
 
 Contractors prepare for vaccine rules
 
  
 
 Another shutdown?  
 
  
 
 Set-asides surge in September to quadruple monthly average 
 
  
 
 Min. wage rule
 
  
 
 VA certs go to SBA on 1/1/23 
 
  
 
 Column: Avoiding FCA Violations from Limitations in Subcontracting and Performance of Work Requirements
 
   
 
 
 
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HSBC approves $25B for ‘Build Back Better’ bill  
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Velazquez: 38% drop in small biz govcons
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Growth Accelerator Winners announced
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105 days to process SBA mentor-proteges
  
 
 
 
 
  Coronavirus Update 
 
  
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