Happy Friday! In today’s week in review blog post, we have included some of the most significant recent developments that are shaping the landscape. From reforms in the Department of Defense’s budgeting process to new Small Business Administration (SBA) lender fees and innovative proposals for small business participation in federal contracts, these updates reflect a dynamic and responsive regulatory environment. SBA Administrator Guzman also has announced a major initiative to transform the customer experience for federal contracting certifications. We hope you will enjoy the articles that explore this week’s highlights. Enjoy your weekend!
- Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR)
- At DoD, glimmers of hope for budget reform
- The government’s mixed messages on global supply chains, continued
- SBA Announces SBA Lender Fees for Fiscal Year 2025
- Clarification to Direct Final Rule on Eliminating Self-Certification for ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
- GAO: Human Trafficking in Federal Contracts: A Call for Systematic Risk Management
- GSA announces first OASIS+ award decisions
- Rosen, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Taxes for Veterans Starting Small Businesses
- L3 Harris, Data Link Contracts Worth $2 Billion Survive Protest
- WeWork model for SCIFs could increase small business participation
- SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide
- Avantor, Inc. Agrees to Pay $5.325 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Overcharging Federal Agencies and Allegations of DEA Violations and Lack of Compliance as to Listed Chemicals
- Administrator Guzman Announces Transformation of Customer Experience for Federal Contracting Certifications