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SBA Backs Set-Asides on GSA Schedule Orders
A Florida group’s bid protest could lead to billions of dollars in new set-asides for small firms.

Congress Members Rip Delay in Women’s Set-Aside
SBA officials have backed away from a pledge to implement the long-delayed set-aside program for woman-owned businesses by Sept. 30.

SBA To Raise 8(a) Net Worth Limit
SBA intends to increase the $250,000 net-worth limit for owners of new 8(a) companies.

Tighter Controls Are Sought To Combat HUBZone Fraud
In 2006 SBA’s inspector general reported that more than four out of five HUBZone companies dropped out of the program within three years, raising questions about whether some HUBZone set-aside contracts were awarded to ineligible companies.

Restrictions Eyed for Alaska Native Joint Ventures
SBA is considering possible new controls on joint ventures between Alaska Native Corporations and non-8(a) firms, the Government Accountability Office reported.

Investigation Of Contracting In War Zone Keeps Growing
The Defense Department is investigating possible criminal activity in the award of up to $6 billion in contracts for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, DOD’s deputy inspector general said.

Legal Issues: Is Your Company Conflicted?
Prior work for the government may give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, or “OCI,” that will limit new contract opportunities and make contract awards vulnerable to protest.

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