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GSA Underpaid Small Business Contractors, House Probe Finds

Federal Acquisition Service will pay $3 million in past guarantees. Read moreMay 16, 2013comments

“GSA’s case for canceling these contracts in terms of dollars saved did not account for paying some of these firms the $2,500 they would be owed under their contracts,” Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said in a statement. “GSA’s case for canceling these contracts in terms of dollars saved did not account for paying some of these firms the $2,500 they would be owed under their contracts,” Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said in a statement. Flickr user republicanconference
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General Dynamics Picked to Patch Network Attack System arrow Air Force expects to openly solicit logistics support in five years.

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Large Contractors Report Steady Sales Despite Sequestration arrow Boeing, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics announce earnings.

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USPS Renews Air Contract with FedEx arrow The $10.5 billion contract will last seven years.

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SBA’s New Push for Women-Owned Federal Contractors arrow Program connects firms with decision makers, officials say.

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Lockheed Martin Fears $825 Million Hit From Sequestration arrow Company still awaits guidance on specific federal program cuts.

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