SmallGovCon Week in Review: November 28-December 2, 2022

Happy Friday, Readers! December is already here and as we kick off the holiday season, it’s hard to believe that the year is wrapping up already. And speaking of “wrapping” there’s sure to be some of that in the next few weeks. My advice is to pace yourself. The holiday season often feels like we are sprinting, as we try to get it all done and to attend all the holiday festivities. Make sure you slow down enough to really enjoy friends and family. I’ve been enjoying our downtown holiday lights which get better every year, it seems.

  • Tuesday: U.S. Small Business Administration Set to Preview New Certification Program for Veteran-owned businesses [SBA]
  • A costly new climate rule is coming for federal contractors [FedNewsNet]
  • Not Just Another Customer: Six Differences Between Government Contracting And Commercial Markets [Forbes]
  • ITI, Coalition of Businesses Underscore Need for Industry Engagement with New Made In America Office Director [ITI]
  • Ohio Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations of Billing for Non-Existent Construction Materials [Justice.gov]
  • FAR too complicated? Procurement rules hurt contracting, report says [FederalTimes]
  • 4 things for contractors to watch on Capitol Hill now and into 2023 [FCW]
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business-Certification [Federal Register]
  • FedRAMP reform bill to be considered by Senate lawmakers in coming weeks [Fedscoop]
  • Services contractors are dealing with a lot of new federal mandates [FedNewsNet]
  • Government Contractor Agrees to Pay $8.4 Million to Resolve Claims Related to its Failure to Disclose Cost or Pricing Data [Justice.gov]
  • DOD wants cyber apprenticeships for contractors, but acquisition regs may remain an obstacle [FCW]
  • GAO dismisses bid protests filed over $50B IT services procurement [Fedscoop]
  • 4 Contractors Added to $25B VA IDIQ for General Management, Business Support Services [GovConWire]
  • What Are the Top General Dynamics Government Contracts? [GovConWire]
  • A banner year for GSA IT contracts [FedNewsNet]
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation: Effective Communication between Government and Industry [FedRegister]
  • Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About Origin of Chinese-Made Products [Justice.gov]