Contracting officers must now consider PPIRS-SR for solicitations under FAR part 13 DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contracting officers to consider information in the Statistical Reporting module of the … Continued
House defense bill includes acquisition reform A $612 billion defense authorization bill passed by the House on May 15 is “an initial step in a long-term effort to inject greater flexibility and accountability into the acquisition system,” according to a … Continued
Before You Bid for Government Contracts: The Crucial Details You Need to Know Bidding on government contracts can seem overwhelming, but asking yourself five critical questions can help you prepare. The U.S. government may be known as the “world’s largest … Continued
DLA Land and Maritime needs suppliers for spare parts The Defense Logistics Agency has over 500 8a National Stock Numbers (NSNs) that were assigned to 8a contractors who have since graduated from the program. There is currently no contractor assigned … Continued
Congress should back GAO investigation into small business contracting fraud California Rep. Janice Hahn (D) has drafted an amendment to H.R. 1481 that would call for a new GAO investigation into fraud and abuses in federal small business contracting programs. … Continued
Central Coast company fraud against Veterans Administration A Santa Maria company paid a $1 million settlement and agreed to close down on May 11 after its owner was accused of falsely claiming the company was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business … Continued
How to Become a Small Business Government Contractor of Choice So you think you’re ready to sell to the government, but is the government ready to buy from you? Government buyers are a discerning group. After all, we trust them … Continued
The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small Business Utilization has announced they are holding a “Small Business First” Fair at their Washington, DC headquarters on June 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This event will focus on … Continued
Sentencing postponed for former construction company owner A former Stark County business owner will have to wait a little longer to find out his fate. On Monday, U.S. District Judge John R. Adams continued the sentencing hearing for William “Buster” … Continued
Omega Container, a small manufacturing company that fabricates shipping and storage containers for military munitions, has been working with the Northwest Louisiana PTAC for nearly 20 years. When – about 10 years ago – the owner suffered a severe stroke … Continued
