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Sole-Source Awards to Alaska Firms Are Questioned
Executives of Alaska Native Corporations defended their federal procurement preferences before skeptical members of Congress and other small business groups, who questioned whether the companies should be eligible for 8(a) contracts.

SBA To Require Certification For Woman-Owned Contractors
The Small Business Administration will not permit woman-owned companies to self-certify their eligibility for the women’s set-aside program, according to a proposed rule issued June 15.

SBA Nominee Is Quizzed on Disaster Aid, Franchises
Steven Preston, President Bush’s nominee to head the Small Business Administration, told senators “disaster assistance is Job One” for the agency.

Official Figures Show Agencies Exceeded Small Business Goal in '05
Federal agencies awarded 25.4% of prime contract dollars to small businesses in fiscal 2005, according to official figures, exceeding the 23% goal for the third straight year.

Small Business Contracting 2005
Agency-by-Agency breakdown.

New Oversight Is Planned For 8(a) Contracts
SBA says agencies that award 8(a) contracts must monitor contractors’ compliance with laws and regulations.

Procurement Policy Nominee Is An Old Pro
President Bush’s nominee to head the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Paul Denett, said agencies need to improve their outreach to small businesses in the government marketplace.

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