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    Does the government owe you money for shutdown expenses?
    Contractors have 30 days to file for equitable adjustments

    Congress has reopened the federal government and most contractors are back to work, but there are lingering logistical, financial and legal issues for vendors to deal with following the 16-day government shutdown.

    Shutdown’s lingering effects
    Costs, delays, new deadlines

    The 16-day shutdown of the federal government left a mess that still is being sorted out and cleaned up.

    Army to insource dining hall workers: report
    U.S. Army leaders are planning to assign thousands of soldiers to work in base dining halls, replacing contractors for up to 18 months, according to a memo obtained exclusively by Army Times.

    Graves votes “No” on raising debt ceiling
    Small biz groups also weigh in

    Small business organizations and advocates got involved in the nationwide debates on the government shutdown and raising the U.S. debt limit.

    Column: A Primer on Claims:
    10 Things to Know About Filing a Claim Against the Government

    In an ideal world, government contractors will perform exactly as expected under a government contract, and receive prompt, full payment from the government. Unfortunately, things do not always go that smoothly, and contractors may find themselves in a dispute with the government over the amount of money owed under a contract.

    Washington Insider:

    JanSan RFQ out
    The General Services Administration is seeking contractors for the upcoming “JanSan” blanket purchase agreements....

    MAC set-asides rule
    The Small Business Administration issued a final rule for setting aside multiple award contracts and task and delivery orders for small businesses....

    IT forecast
    Federal agencies are forecasted to spend $70 billion on information technology in fiscal 2014, down from a peak of $80 billion in 2010.....

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