Senate Panel Approves Contracting Bill
Online Update: The Senate Small Business Committee approved contracting legislation that would give new preferences to service-disabled veteran-owned companies. Judge: No Timetable for Women’s Set-Aside
A federal judge has refused to set a timetable for SBA to implement the set-aside for woman-owned businesses.

Task Order Contracts Are Where The Money Is
The explosive growth of multiple award, IDIQ contracts for services is shaping the set-aside market, especially in information technology-related fields, according to the market research firm Input.

Largest Set-Aside Contracts
FY 2008
The Top 10 set-aside opportunities of the year.

Report: Army Contracting Personnel Need Help
An independent commission is recommending “urgent reform” of the Army’s procurement system, including adding 2,000 more people to award and manage contracts.

Industry Fights Limits On T&M Contracts
A coalition of industry groups is fighting new restrictions on time-and-material and labor hour contracts for commercial services.

No Ruling On GSA Schedule Set-Asides
Whether certain GSA schedule orders must be set aside for small businesses remains in dispute.

SBA Seeks Tribes’ Ideas on 8(a) Rule Changes
As SBA considers new rules for tribally owned businesses, leaders of Alaska Native Corporations urged the agency not to place restrictions on their access to government contracts.