With a potential government shutdown looming, this week’s top news stories focus on the effects that a shutdown may have on government contractors. But the shutdown isn’t the only government contracting news out there. This week’s SmallGovCon Week In Review also includes stories on the government’s new minimum wage and sick leave policies, among others.
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SmallGovCon Week In Review: September 7-11, 2015
As we reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 we are reminded to cherish every day and live every day to the fullest. Our thoughts are with all those who were affected by the events that took place that day.
While September 11 will never again be “just another day,” we post our weekly review of government contracting news and notes every Friday–even Fridays like this one. Today’s roundup includes articles about increasing opportunities in the government sector, a look at a potential “game changer” in the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, an overview of a looming potential government shutdown, and more.
SmallGovCon Week In Review: July 27-31, 2015
With July almost over, we are looking forward to the remainder of the summer. But even in the hottest weather, government contracting news never stops. In this week’s SmallGovCon Week In Review, a new study pushes back at “bid protest hysteria,” Guy Timberlake continues his important discussion of federal agency classifications, CNN investigates alleged corruption in the AbilityOne program, and more.
SmallGovCon Week In Review: July 20-24, 2015
I was on the road during the latter half of last week–first a stop in Columbia, Missouri for a workshop with the Missouri PTAC, and then on to the greater Chicago area, where I gave a presentation at a procurement conference. My travels prevented me from getting SmallGovCon Week In Review posted on its usual Friday date, so here is a special Monday morning edition of government contracting news and commentary.
SmallGovCon Week In Review: June 22-26, 2015
As June winds down and we head into the last weekend of the month, I hope you are finding time to relax and catch up on your Vitamin D this summer. There was a lot in the news this week, starting with the Supreme Court’s decision to take on the Kingdomware SDVOSB case. I will continue to keep you posted on Kingdomware, but in the meantime, here are some other government contracts stories making news this week.
SmallGovCon Week In Review: June 15-19, 2015
With the summer solstice this weekend we are looking forward to the longest day of the year and enjoying the outdoors. Meanwhile, new developments continue in the world of federal government contracting.
Some articles you may find of interest below include comments on a long awaited reverse auction memo, two stories about deception, and the SBA receiving a nice boost from government funding.
SmallGovCon Week In Review: June 8-12
As we head into a summer weekend, it is time for our weekly roundup of government contracting news and commentary. This week brings news on size standards, procurement spending, proposed rules and missing guidelines.