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Agencies must justify large contracts to 8(a) firms
The FAR Councils are adding a new set of controls to contracts worth more than $20 million going to vendors in the socioeconomic program. This interim rule is in reaction to problems that surfaced last year when 8(a) firms were passing most of the work under the award to large businesses. Agencies also have new requirements to determine the order of priority for small business programs, around multiple-award contracts and when to use other than firm-fixed price contracts.
Tags: contracting , Dan Gordon , OFPP , GSA , IRMCO , FAR Councils , 8(a) program , HUBZone program , service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses , multiple-award contracts , firm fixed price contracts , Alaskan Native Corporations , sole source contracts , Jason Miller
Employee sues SBA for discrimination, retaliation
Karla Saunders alleges the agency violated her civil rights and she was a victim of reprisals. SBA declines to comment.
Tags: Management , Karla Saunders , Jonathan Swain , Office of Special Counsel , Vincent Melehy , Melehy and Associates , district court , whistleblower retaliation , Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA , Jason Miller
Many agencies are not under a hiring freeze
Federal News Radio surveyed 10 agencies to find out how they are preparing for a shutdown, and how operating under a continuing resolution is affecting their operations.
Tags: Management , pay and benefits , shutdown , OMB , Transportation , GPO , HUD , Justice , NASA , State , Commerce , Energy , NRC , DOT , hiring freeze , John Buckner
SBA gets squarely behind startup roundtables
As part of the White House's Startup America initiative, senior Obama Administration officials will visit eight cities to meet with entrepreneurs and hear directly from them on ideas and suggestions for reducing barriers and regulations to build a more supportive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. We learn more about it from SBA's Sean Greene.
Tags: Federal Drive , Management , roundtables , Sean Greene
Bill would protect minority, women-owned firms
Sen. Casey proposes legislation that would prevent prime contractors from abusing subcontractors in the acquisitions process.
Tags: contracting , industry , Bob Casey , minority-owned firms , women-owned businesses , John Buckner
The budget, new and old, and your agency
On this week's show, host Mike Causey talks with NTEU president Colleen Kelley and Federal Times' Steve Watkins about different budget plans being considered and how they might hit you, or your agency, in the wallet.
Tags: pay and benefits , Your Turn with Mike Causey , NTEU , Federal Times , Colleen Kelley , Steve Watkins , Sean Reilly , FY 2011 budget , FY 2010 budget , continuing resolution , IRS , SEC , Customs and Border Protection , HHS , USPS , CBP , DHS
SBA increases transparency requirements
Rep. Thompson and Sen. McCaskill have recently proposed companion bills to make changes to the contracting program.
Tags: 8(a) , contracting , industry , Alaska Native Corporations , Bennie Thompson , Claire McCaskill , John Buckner
Part 5: SBA responds to whistleblower series
SBA Administrator Karen Mills sent an email to staff to respond to the Federal News Radio reports about allegations of whistleblower retaliation at the agency.
Tags: Management , pay and benefits , Karen Mills , Jonathan Swain , whistleblower retaliation , human resources fraud , contracting fraud , Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA , Jason Miller
Part 4: SBA's contracting practices under close scrutiny
In part 4 of Federal News Radio's investigative series "Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA," allegations of cronyism and conflict of interest in the acquisition process arise. Over the past year, lawmakers and auditors have raised concerns about the agency's acquisition practices. SBA officials deny the accusations and say they are strengthening their acquisition processes.
Tags: Management , contracting , Ethel Matthews , Jonathan Swain , Karen Mills , Olympia Snowe , Nydia Velazquez , Eileen Harrington , Sara Lipscomb , House Small Business Committee , Senate Small Business Committee , FTC , Bill Shook , Rosemarie Straight , Tom Wimer , KnowledgeBank , McKinsey and Company , conflict of interest , whistleblower retaliation , Recovery Act , Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA , Jason Miller
Part 3: SBA whistleblowers weigh resolution options
In part 3 of Federal News Radio's exclusive investigative series "Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA," Karla Saunders weighs her options to find resolution in her three-year battle against alleged retaliation. Saunders and three other agency employees say they want to return to their original jobs and restore their reputations. SBA officials say the agency is focusing on strengthening management and oversight.
Tags: Management , pay and benefits , Karla Saunders , Diane Sellers , Stevie Gray , Ethel Matthews , Jonathan Swain , Karen Mills , Marie Johns , Kevin Mahoney , OSC , Vincent Melehy , Debra Roth , Shaw, Bransford and Roth , whistleblower retaliation , Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA , Jason Miller
