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Bill Could Shrink Small Biz Contracts

October 12, 2016

Language included in the Senate's NDAA could allow DoD to count small-business subcontracts toward their prime contracting goals – a major shift in procurement policy

Congress Returns to Long To-Do List

September 14, 2016

Now that Congress is back in Washington, D.C. following a prolonged August recess, it’s back to business for lawmakers—at least as much business as is typical for Congress these days. With the House having less than six full weeks scheduled and the Senate seven weeks to be in session for...

Clinton Unveils Small Business Plan

August 25, 2016

On Aug. 23, Sec. Hillary Clinton unveiled a small-business proposal aimed at job creation and strengthening small-business growth.

House Passes NDAA

May 25, 2016

Last week, the House approved the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act which includes improvements to the federal procurement process for small firms.

“Blacklisting” Rule to be Finalized in August

May 25, 2016

The White House recently released its Spring 2016 Unified Regulatory Agenda, outlining expected regulatory actions through 2016, including the so-called “blacklisting” rules for federal procurement.

Committee Approves SBIR/STTR Bill

May 18, 2016

On May 11, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship overwhelmingly approved the NSBA-supported SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016.

SBA Releases Procurement Scorecard

May 4, 2016

Last week, the SBA released its FY 2015 Small Business Procurement Scorecards in which all agencies received either “A+”, “A” or “B” ratings.

Committee Approves SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

March 23, 2016

On March 17, the House Committee on Small Business Chairman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) introduced the Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4783) which was also cosponsored by committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.). The legislation would reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology...

Feds Exceed Contracting Goals

March 16, 2016

The SBA recently announced that the federal government had, for the first time ever, achieved its five percent contracting goal with women-owned small businesses.

DOL Requires Paid Sick Leave for Fed. Contractors

March 2, 2016

On Feb. 24, the DOL issued a proposed rule, with a meager 30-day comment period, that requires federal contractors to provide at least seven paid sick days per year.