Senate Approves NDAA
October 14, 2015Last week, the Senate approved the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735) conference report which includes efforts to level the playing field for small firms in the federal marketplace, however the White House has issued a veto threat.
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Small Business Contracting Reforms Included in NDAA
May 13, 2015Today, the House will begin debate on the National Defense Authorization Act for 2016 which includes a number of NSBA-supported small-business contracting provisions.
READ MORE Small Biz Contracting Reform Bill Introduced in House
March 24, 2015Last Week, Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) introduced the Small Contractors Improve Competition Act (H.R. 1481) which would improve small-business participation in the federal procurement process.
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SBA Seeks Comment on Rules Affecting Small Biz
March 11, 2015The SBA recently released notices calling for comments on two rules that affect small businesses: one focusing on expanding the mentor-protégé program; and the other on EPA regulations.
READ MORE SBA Seeks Input for Contracting Rule
February 11, 2015The SBA is calling for comments to its proposed rule which would change regulations and implement Section 1651 of the 2013 NDAA, which could impact small businesses in the federal market.
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NDAA Passes House with Small Business Contracting Reforms
December 10, 2014Last week, the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act passed the House which includes several provisions to improve small- business contracting in the federal marketplace.
READ MORE Small Business Federal Contracting in Jeopardy
December 3, 2014NSBA is urging small-business owners to weigh-in on the Federal Single Source Initiative (FSSI), a government-wide program that allows agencies to consolidate vendors for commonly acquired goods and services.
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SBA Lending Sets Another Record in FY 2014
November 12, 2014Last week, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet touted another lending record achieved by the agency in fiscal year (FY) 2014, approving 52,044 7(a) loans for $19.19 billion.
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Senate Panel to Hold Hearing on SBA Advocacy Nominee
November 12, 2014Next Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold a nomination hearing for Gilberto de Jesús, President Obama's nominee for SBA Office of Advocacy Chief Counsel.
READ MORE Election Analysis: Capital, Contracting, Patents and Cybersecurity
November 6, 2014The Republican take-over of the Senate could have lasting effects on issues including access to capital, federal contracting reform, patents and cybersecurity.
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