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SDV Program: “No Controls” to Catch Cheaters
SBA plans to tap the Veterans Affairs Department database to tighten controls over the service-disabled veterans contracting program after auditors found evidence of fraud.

SBA Sets Public Meetings on 8(a) Rule Changes
The all-day sessions will be held at SBA headquarters in Washington on Dec. 10 and 11.

NIH Seeks IT Sources for GWAC
The National Institutes of Health has issued a sources sought notice for a small business governmentwide acquisition contract to provide IT services.

NASA Backs Technology Research
NASA has awarded 368 contracts to small firms for research on innovative technologies.

Obama: Report Overpayments
President Obama has ordered new rules to punish contractors that fail to report significant overpayments from the government.

DOD To Review Support Services Contracts
The Defense Department plans stricter scrutiny of contracts that are closely related to inherently governmental work.

Former 8(a) Firm Is Sold For $180 Million
Sierra Monolithics Inc., a former 8(a) company, has agreed to be acquired by Semtech Corp. for $180 million in cash.

Back to Basics: Why Develop a Standard Pipeline Format?
A well designed pipeline can assist management in measuring progress against the company’s business plan and forecasts as well gauging individual performance.

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