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By Elizabeth Newell enewell@govexec.com October 9, 2008
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    INPUT's analyses are usually very precise and accurate, but I question whether the FY2000 small business contracting was really $200B; more likely is was $20B. And the same can be said for FY2007 at over $400B; it was most likely $40B. Still the numbers are huge for small business opportunities.

    L. Dennis Smith Posted October 10, 2008 12:41 PM
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    SBA's administration of the SDB program was very slow and unresponsive. My company, Northeastern Electricl Corportation applied for SDB and Maryland DOT at the same time. Mryland certified my company as a minority business in less than three moths whereas I never herd from SBA for months and even after a letter from Congressman Van Hollen, SBA did not respond. I think the loss of SDB program is not due to the lack of application but inaction by SBA to frustrate the SDB applicants. I hope the new President revises the SDB and appointment an agressive administrator who demands accountability from the lazy and unresponsive SBA staff.

    Thanks,

    Ray K Singa Posted October 10, 2008 8:30 AM
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    Specifically, what kind of set-asides opportunities are available for small disadvantaged businesses. Please identify the opportunities and agencies that have set-asides.

    frank billue Posted October 10, 2008 7:29 AM

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