Set-Aside Alert back issues from December 2008:
GAO: budget, staff cuts hurt SBA'S effectiveness.
Dec 05, 2008 ... Deep cuts in budget and personnel "have hindered the ability of SBA staff to carry out core activities related to monitoring of federal contracting," the Government Accountability Office found. In a wide-ranging report, GAO said practically every aspect of SBA's government ...
Defense Dept. orders new limits on T&M contracts.
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Defense Department has imposed new restrictions on time-and-materials contracts for non-commercial services, requiring that the contracts only be used when "no other contract type is suitable." A final rule published in the Jan. 24 Federal Register says the same ...
Survey: fearful acquisition workers play it safe.
Dec 05, 2008 ... A new survey paints a picture of a demoralized federal acquisition workforce, fearful of what they see as a "gotcha" mentality among inspectors general, congressional investigators and the news media. "Fear is dominating," said Diane Denholm, the survey director and a partner ...
DHS offers E-Verify training.
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Department of Homeland Security will conduct seminars on the E-Verify program for federal contractors on Dec. 9 and 10. Many federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to use E-Verify starting Jan. 15, 2009, to verify their employees' eligibility to legally work ...
Congressman supports "fix" to affirmative action program.
Dec 05, 2008 ... A senior Democratic congressman says he will back legislation to save the government's affirmative action program for small disadvantaged businesses. A federal appeals court declared the SDB procurement preference unconstitutional last month. The three-judge panel said Congress ...
Make the most of your GSA schedule contract.
Dec 05, 2008; ... The government spends nearly $560 billion each fiscal year on contracts. Of that, almost 23% is spent on set-aside contracts. Being eligible for set-asides is certainly an advantage. That said, there are other ways you can maximize your exposure to government buyers to take that ...
Small business set-aside.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Naval Facilities Engineering Command intends to award two indefinite quantity contracts for mechanical and electrical engineering design services for projects at Marine Corps Air Station, ...
Small business sources.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 05, 2008 ... National Security Technologies LLC seeks small business sources to provide telecommunications services at Energy Department facilities in the Las Vegas, NV, area. The NAICS ...
The Air Force Materiel Command plans a solicitation for lab analytical support services at Tinker AFB, OK.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Air Force Materiel Command plans a solicitation for lab analytical support services at Tinker AFB, OK. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The contractor will provide routine water and wastewater studies; drinking water ...
The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego Contracting Department intends to issue an RFP for general administrative services at nine aviation squadrons nationwide.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego Contracting Department intends to issue an RFP for general administrative services at nine aviation squadrons nationwide. This is ...
Calendar of events.(United States. Department of Homeland Security)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Dec 05, 2008 ... 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. DECEMBER 9-10 E-Verify Federal Contractor Informational ...
Team Construction LLC.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... TEAM Construction LLC, Jacksonville, NC, is being awarded a $14,178,500 firm fixed price contract for off-site sanitary sewer forcemain and wastewater system modifications at sites in Camp Lejeune, NC. Four unexercised options, if exercised, would increase the ...
Hightower Construction Co.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Hightower Construction Co., Charleston, SC, is being awarded a $6,614,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a transient lodging facility and visiting officers quarters at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC ....
Baldi Bros. Inc., Beaumont, CA; Hal Hays Construction Inc., Riverside, CA; Pave-Tech Inc., Carlsbad, CA; Reyes Construction Inc., Pomona, CA; and Sundt Construction Inc., Tempe, AZ are each being awarded a firm fixed price IDIQ multiple award construction contract for airfield paving and heavy duty paving for military operation vehicles at various locations within the Southwest.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Baldi Bros. Inc., Beaumont, CA; Hal Hays Construction Inc., Riverside, CA; Pave-Tech Inc., Carlsbad, CA; Reyes Construction Inc., Pomona, CA; and Sundt Construction Inc., Tempe, AZ are each being awarded a firm fixed price IDIQ multiple award construction contract for airfield paving and ...
American Security Programs Inc.(NAVY)(Brief article)
Dec 05, 2008 ... American Security Programs Inc., Dulles, VA, is being awarded $29,737,877 to exercise option 2 under a previously awarded combined firm fixed price, IDIQ regional security services contract (N69450-07-D1261). The work includes guard and non-guard services and the work to be performed ...
Virtual Media Integration Ltd.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Virtual Media Integration Ltd., Pensacola, FL, is being awarded an $8,319,720 firm fixed price, IDIQ contract for the procurement of five pre-production Computed Radiography System units and up to 100 production units ....
Red Tail Hawk Corp.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Red Tail Hawk Corp., Ithaca, NY, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $9,300,000 IDIQ contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under Topic N05-095, entitled "Talk Through Audio Technologies for Navy Hearing ...
Impact Technologies LLC.(NAVY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Impact Technologies LLC, Rochester, NY, is being awarded an IDIQ contract not-to-exceed $9,960,000 for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) effort under Topic N02-167 entitled "Intelligent Embedded Diagnostic System for Future ...
Tennesse Apparel.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Tennesse Apparel, Tullahoma, TN, is being awarded a maximum $20,599,675 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for navy uniform parkas. This ...
Foster-Caviness Co.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Foster-Caviness Co., Colfax, NC, is being awarded a maximum $14,100,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set-aside contract for fresh fruit and vegetable support. This ...
Bethel Industries Inc.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Bethel Industries Inc., Jersey City, NJ, is being awarded a maximum $21,467,505 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/Utility Uniform blouse and ...
Newly certified 8(a)s.(Dsfederal, Inc has been certified)(Bodhin, Llc has been certified)(United States. Small Business Administration)
Dec 05, 2008 ... These companies have been certified by the Small Business Administration to participate in the 8(a) program. BODHIN LLC 4336 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 Adit Parasuram 202-812-1383 adit.parasuram@gmail.com ...
8(a) contracts awarded.(All-Power Inc.'s contract with Allen Engineering Contractor, Inc.)(Allied Industries Inc. (Houston, Texas)'s conract with Allright Diversified Services Inc.)(American Building Servicescontracted with American Integrated Services, Inc.)
Dec 05, 2008 ... ALL POWER INC. 12352 Loma Pica Dr. Grass Valley CA 95945 Air Force: $426,500 (NAICS: 238210) ALLEN ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS 920 E. Cooley Ave. E. San Bernardino CA 92408 Navy: $79,449 (NAICS: 238330) ...
The Air Force chief of staff warned that cuts in weapons programs and other spending are likely because of the pressure of the financial crisis.(Washington Insider)
Dec 05, 2008 ... The Air Force chief of staff warned that cuts in weapons programs and other spending are likely because of the pressure of the financial crisis. Gen. Norton Schwartz told the Wall Street Journal he expects "additional pressure" on big-ticket programs. The Air Force ...
Senate Small Business Committee Chairman John Kerry, D-MA, is in line to become chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee in the new Congress, according to published reports.(Washington Insider)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Senate Small Business Committee Chairman John Kerry, D-MA, is in line to become chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee in the new Congress, according to published reports. Vice President-elect Joe Biden is vacating ...
Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-NY, has announced he will run for chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which has jurisdiction over procurement issues.(Washington Insider)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-NY, has announced he will run for chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which has jurisdiction over procurement issues. Towns is next in seniority among Democrats after outgoing Chairman Henry Waxman, ...
Businesses owned by women of color are growing three times faster than all U.S. firms, according to the Center for Women's Business Research.(Washington Insider)
Dec 05, 2008 ... Businesses owned by women of color are growing three times faster than all U.S. firms, according to the Center for Women's Business Research. "The face of women entrepreneurship is changing," the center's chair, Margaret A. Smith, said in releasing its ninth biennial report ....
U.S. offers cash to stimulate SBA loan market.
Dec 05, 2008 ... In a move that could unfreeze SBA loans, The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve announced they will pump money into the asset-backed securities market. The government will lend up to $200 billion to investors who buy securities backed by packages of SBA-guaranteed small ...
Homeland Security prepares new IT set-aside.
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Homeland Security Department plans a small business set-aside version of its EAGLE contract for IT services. A request for information on EAGLE II will be issued early next year to get feedback from industry, said Soraya Correa, director of the department's Office of ...
Alliant Small Business awards near.
Dec 19, 2008 ... GSA plans to award contracts on its $15 billion Alliant Small Business governmentwide acquisition contract by the end of December, but the full and open Alliant GWAC has been delayed again. GSA has been re-evaluating offers on both contracts after the U.S. Court of Federal ...
Some program managers shun GSA schedules.
Dec 19, 2008 ... Program managers responsible for security say GSA schedules are complicated and confusing, according to a survey by the Coalition for Government Procurement. "The general consensus among the survey participants is that GSA services are very difficult to use," the coalition said ....
Senators, VFW: cut off funds for Veterans Corp.
Dec 19, 2008 ... Leaders of the Senate Small Business Committee are urging Congress to end federal funding of the Veterans Corp., after the committee staff found the corporation has "squandered" hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money, while doing little to help veterans start and grow ...
OMB pushes SmartBuy for software.
Dec 19, 2008 ... The SmartBuy program would become a mandatory source for software licenses under a proposal being considered by the Office of Management and Budget. SmartBuy, run by GSA, negotiates governmentwide licensing agreements with software vendors. OMB pushed the program as part of its ...
Mergers, acquisitions and the SBA affiliation rules.
Dec 19, 2008; ... For years, business entities have relied on letters of intent (LOIs) as the first step in the acquisition process. Traditionally, LOIs contain substantive provisions regarding deal points, but also indicate that the terms set forth are nonbinding (with certain exceptions) until final deal ...
Obama transition team maps future of SBA.
Dec 19, 2008 ... A leader of the Obama transition team for SBA says the new administration must revitalize an agency "decimated by budget cuts during the Bush administration." Fred Hochberg analyzed SBA in a transition white paper, "Change for America," published by the Center for American ...
The Army Corps of Engineers in Mobile, AL, plans to award several indefinite delivery contracts to support the construction management activities for the Mobile District and South Atlantic Division.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Army Corps of Engineers in Mobile, AL, plans to award several indefinite delivery contracts to support the construction management activities for the Mobile District and ...
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases plans to award several IDIQ contracts for recruitment advertising.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases plans to award several IDIQ contracts for recruitment advertising. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541810. The contractors will create advertising campaigns and place ...
The Army Space and Missile Defense Command is seeking 8(a) sources to provide base operations support at Fort Greely, AK.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Army Space and Missile Defense Command is seeking 8(a) sources to provide base operations support at Fort ...
The Army Engineer District Tulsa plans to award at least three IDIQ contracts for electrical, plumbing and general construction work in eastern Oklahoma.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Army Engineer District Tulsa plans to award at least three IDIQ contracts for electrical, plumbing and general construction work in eastern Oklahoma. This is a small business ...
The Army Engineer District Tulsa plans to award an additional three IDIQ contracts for electrical, plumbing and general construction work at Lake Texoma, OK/TX.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Army Engineer District Tulsa plans to award an additional three IDIQ contracts for electrical, plumbing and general construction work at Lake Texoma, ...
The Transportation Security Administration in Washington plans to award an IDIQ contract for professional engineering and logistics support services.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Transportation Security Administration in Washington plans to award an IDIQ contract for professional engineering and logistics support services. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541990. The ...
The Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington is seeking a contractor to provide a wide variety of accounting operation support services.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington is seeking a contractor to provide a wide variety of accounting operation support services. This is a small business set aside. The NAICS code is 541219. The contractor will be ...
The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, Office of Civil Rights is seeking small business sources to provide EEO counseling, training, investigation, final agency decisions and mediation services to support its Washington, DC, and Miami, FL, offices and overseas locations on a contract basis.(Procurement Watch)
Dec 19, 2008 ... The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, Office of Civil Rights is seeking small business sources to provide EEO counseling, training, investigation, final agency decisions and mediation services to support its Washington, DC, ...
Calendar of events.(small business)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Dec 19, 2008 ... 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. <Pre> Calendar of Events JANUARY 6 Cyber Initiative Vendor ...
Produce Source Partners.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Produce Source Partners, Newport News, VA, is being awarded a maximum $10,350,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set-aside contract for fresh fruit and vegetable support. This ...
Crowley Marine Services Inc.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Crowley Marine Services Inc., Anchorage, AK, is being awarded a maximum $15,617,903 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel delivery. There are ...
SNC Telecommunication LLC.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... SNC Telecommunication LLC, Comerio, Puerto Rico, is being awarded a maximum $14,968,000 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for duffel bags ....
Golden Manufacturing Co.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Golden Manufacturing Co., Golden, MS, is being awarded a maximum $12,625,755 firm fixed price, total set-aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/ Utility ...
Q.U.I.C.K. Inc.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Q.U.I.C.K. Inc., Florala, AL, is being awarded a maximum $7,095,889 firm fixed price, total set-aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/Utility ...
Campbellsville Apparel Co.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Campbellsville Apparel Co., Campbellsville, KY, is being awarded a maximum $5,700,000 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for men's navy blue ...
Treen Box and Pallet.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Treen Box and Pallet, Bensalem, PA, is being awarded a maximum $5,125,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set-aside contract for supply of wood ...
Valley Apparel LLC.(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Valley Apparel LLC, Knoxville, TN, is being awarded a maximum $20,934,014 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for supply of Navy Task Force Uniform ...
Shriver and Holland Associates.(NAVY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Shriver and Holland Associates, Norfolk, VA, is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm-fixed-price, IDIQ architect/engineering contract for preparation of project documents and other related project planning/design services for personnel support and administrative/training facility ...
Defense Technologies Inc.(NAVY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Defense Technologies Inc., Tampa, FL, is being awarded an $8,314,356 modification to a previously awarded IDIQ quantity contract (N00421-05-D-0055) to provide additional funds for efforts related to the development of unmanned air systems' components and ...
Engineering Remediation Resources Group Inc.(NAVY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Engineering Remediation Resources Group Inc., Concord, CA; Sealaska Environmental Services LLC, San Diego; and AIS-TN&A JV, Wilmington, CA, are each being awarded a firm fixed price, IDIQ environmental multiple award contract for environmental remediation services on Navy and Marine Corps ...
Power Dynamics LLC.(NAVY)(Brief article)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Power Dynamics LLC, Stennis Space Center, MS, is being awarded a $5,666,580 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00025-04-C-0003) to exercise option 0005 which provides for the refurbishment of 10 Lighter, ...
Stauder Technologies.(NAVY)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Stauder Technologies, St. Peters, MO, is being awarded a $5,949,359 modification to previously awarded contract ...
Newly Certified 8(a)s.(United States. Small Business Administration)
Dec 19, 2008 ... These companies have been certified by the Small Business Administration to participate in the 8(a) program. ELITE ROOFING CO. OF NASHVILLE 1048-A Jefferson Nashville TN 37208 615-259-0774 NAICS: 238160 ...
8(a) Contracts Awarded.
Dec 19, 2008 ... CONNECTICUT C-TECH OF NEW HAVEN CT INC. 300 Whalley Ave. New Haven CT 06511 Army: $109,615 (NAICS: 423420) CABRERA SERVICES INC. 473 Silver Lane East Hartford CT 06118 Army: $190,137 (NAICS: 562910) ...
Mergers and acquisitions of government contractors have slowed dramatically this year.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Mergers and acquisitions of government contractors have slowed dramatically this year. The Washington Business Journal reports overall deal volume was down about 30% percent from 2007. One banker said the value of many companies has dropped in the current tight capital markets, ...
There has been no shortage of M&A activity among business associations.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... There has been no shortage of M&A activity among business associations. The Information Technology Association of America and AeA--formerly the American Electronics Association--announced they will merge by the end of the year. The two groups have about 2,000 member companies ....
House Democrats chose Rep. Edolphus Towns of New York as the new chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... House Democrats chose Rep. Edolphus Towns of New York as the new chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which has jurisdiction over procurement matters. Republicans named Rep. Darrell Issa of California as the panel's ranking minority member. ...
Louisiana Sen. Mary Lanflrieu will chair the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in the next Congress.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... Louisiana Sen. Mary Lanflrieu will chair the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in the next Congress. Democratic leaders named her to ...
GSA's inspector general has created an online form for its contractors.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... GSA's inspector general has created an online form for its contractors to report evidence of wrongdoing on federal contracts. Under a rule that took effect Dec. 12, contractors are required to report "credible evidence" of any violation of the civil False Claims Act or a ...
SBA has granted a waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule.(Washington Insider)
Dec 19, 2008 ... SBA has granted a waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for Control Cable and Conductors, NAICS 335931, Product Service Code (PSC) 6145; Trailers and Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, NAICS 333924, ...