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New Homeland Security chief: "I believe in E-Verify".(Janet Napolitano)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The Obama administration has delayed the E-Verify rule for an additional three months while it reviews the proposal that would require many contractors to check their employees' immigration status. But chances of overturning the rule appear slim. "I believe in E-Verify," the new ...
As cost-plus contracts grow, president says no.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Cost reimbursable contracts accounted for the largest share of federal work in 2007, according to a survey of contractors by the consulting firm Grant Thornton. Service contractors reported receiving 45% of their revenue from cost reimbursable contracts, up from 28% three years ...
Homeland Security plans construction set-asides.
Feb 06, 2009 ... The Department of Homeland Security plans to award at least 50 regional task order construction contracts to 8(a), HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned companies. In an innovative arrangement, each region of the country will be set aside for one of the socioeconomic ...
Obama gives new rights to contractor employees.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Employees working on federal services contracts will have the right of first refusal to keep their jobs when the contract changes hands, according to an executive order signed by President Obama Jan. 30. The order was one of three affecting government contractors. The president ...
Defense secretary to push acquisition reform.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Defense Secretary Robert Gates is moving acquisition reform to the front burner, but he acknowledges that overcoming "long-standing systemic problems" will not be quick or easy. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee Jan. 27, Gates said, "Entrenched attitudes ...
Bonding assistance for construction contracts: the affiliation problem.
Feb 06, 2009; ... Small businesses will have many opportunities to compete for federal construction and infrastructure work in the coming years. The Obama administration has proposed a large public infrastructure plan, which is expected to include the construction or renovation of schools, roads, bridges ...
VA's Northern California Health Care System plans several multiple award IDIQ contracts for architect/engineer services.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... VA's Northern California Health Care System plans several multiple award IDIQ contracts for architect/engineer services. They are small business set-asides. Solicitation VA-261-09-RP-0031 is for support of the VA Fresno Medical Center, Fresno, CA. VA-261-09-RP-0033 ...
The National Institutes of Health is seeking sources for several task order contracts for architect/engineer services.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The National Institutes of Health is seeking sources for several task order contracts for architect/engineer services. They may be set aside if enough small firms respond. Solicitation number HHSN-292-2009-HG-0001 covers animal care facilities. Solicitation number ...
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest plans to award up to four IDIQ contracts for construction projects around Memphis, TN.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest plans to award up to four IDIQ contracts for construction projects around Memphis, TN. This is an 8(a) ...
The Air Education and Training Command plans a solicitation for an IDIQ contract to perform minor construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements at Altus AFB, OK.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The Air Education and Training Command plans a solicitation for an IDIQ contract to perform minor construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements at Altus AFB, OK. This is a small ...
The National Institutes of Health plans a solicitation for the operation of the National Institute on Aging Clearinghouses.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The National Institutes of Health plans a solicitation for the operation of the National Institute on Aging Clearinghouses. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 511199. The contractor will provide all management, technical, logistical and administrative services, including ...
VA intends to award two IDIQ contracts for construction at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... VA intends to award two IDIQ contracts for construction at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The requirement is set aside for veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code ...
The Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, intends to award an IDIQ contract for civil works construction projects in the support of the Chicago Underflow Plan, McCook Reservoir Project.(Procurement Watch)
Feb 06, 2009 ... The Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, intends to award an IDIQ contract for civil works construction projects in the support of the Chicago Underflow Plan, McCook Reservoir Project. This is a small ...
House panel will consider parity rule.
Feb 06, 2009 ... The House Small Business Committee plans to take a new look at an old issue: which socio-economic group is first in line for set-asides. In its annual oversight plan, the committee said it will examine the impact of a Government Accountability Office decision that rejected SBA's ...
Calendar of events.(Conference news)(Table)(Calendar)
Feb 06, 2009 ... <Pre> Calendar of Events Please submit all listings for conferences, seminars and other events either by fax 301-229-6133 or e-mail: wpcorbett@setasidealert.com. Listings are free and will run through the issue before the event. FEBRUARY 11 Business Development for ...
P&S Construction.(Navy)
Feb 06, 2009 ... P&S Construction, Lowell, MA, is being awarded a $6,312,000 firm fixed price construction contract to renovate the interior of Luce Hall. Work will include mechanical, architectural, plumbing and the removal of asbestos, lead and hazardous material. The work ...
SBG Inc.(Navy)
Feb 06, 2009 ... SBG Inc., Charleston, SC, is being awarded $6,418,502 for firm fixed price task order #0017 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N69450-07-D-1774) for the repair and ...
Maritime Institute Inc.(Navy)
Feb 06, 2009 ... Maritime Institute Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $6,650,518 firm fixed price, IDIQ contract to provide qualified instructors and incidental material support for the Navy supply and engineering courses in the Norfolk Fleet Concentration Area. Training will be in support of the ...
A.K.O. Inc.(Navy)
Feb 06, 2009 ... A.K.O. Inc., Torque Specialties, Enfield, CT, is being awarded a $14,730,000 ceiling-priced, IDIQ contract for the procurement of the Torque Force Calibration System. The system, which calibrates various torque and force equipment and tools, will be used by the Naval Air Systems Command ...
Innovative Technical Solutions Inc.(Navy)
Feb 06, 2009 ... Innovative Technical Solutions Inc., Walnut Creek, CA, is being awarded $6,059,349 for firm fixed price Modification 02 to Task Order #0002 under a previously awarded IDIQ environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8813) to exercise Options 0001 and 0002 which ...