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SBA Launches Dramatic Makeover of Size Standards
SBA is proposing huge increases in size standards for many industries, changes that would make thousands of additional companies eligible for small business set-asides and government-backed loans.

Congress Poised to Endorse Parity Rule for Set-Asides
A House-Senate conference committee said there is no need for legislation guaranteeing parity in set-asides because the Justice Department has already upheld SBA’s rule giving equal treatment to 8(a), service-disabled veteran and HUBZone companies.

Defense Bill Would Shed Light on Bundling
The Defense Department would be required to give public notice before bundling contracts under the final Defense authorization bill pending in the Senate.

FAR Changes: Commercial Services, Pass-Throughs
A new rule limits pass-through charges on work performed by subcontractors.

Contractors Report Job Gains in Stimulus Work
In the first reports by recipients of Recovery Act funds, federal contractors said they have created or saved 30,000 jobs in the early months.

Legal Issues: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
For technology companies, intellectual property is the company’s crown jewel. However, all companies have intellectual property assets.

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