SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 21-24, 2023

We at SmallGovCon are trying to get back into the routine of school. Pick-ups, drop-offs, practices, and clubs–it’s a lot. And the government is also ramping up activity a bit as it prepares for fiscal year end and what usually is a big rush of contract awards. With that in mind, check out the latest news, including SBA’s social disadvantage requirements, cybersecurity, and potential changes from a defense procurement commission. Have a great weekend.

• A court ruling is forcing small businesses to detail bias to keep special contracting status
• Contractors ask a defense-procurement commission: Where’s the beef?
• NCMA Insights: How interactive procurement contracting is changing the training landscape
• NCMA Insights: Contracting and purchasing for the fourth largest county in the nation
• Bronx Man Sentenced for Offering Bribe to Government Official
• GSA undertaking study to examine racial bias in facial recognition tech
• ONCD extends deadline for comments on new sector cybersecurity requirements
• SBA to require social disadvantage narratives for most 8(a) program participants
• House bill would require federal contractors to adopt cyber vulnerability disclosure policy
• SBA offers 8(a) guidance to agencies after court ruling
• Owners of Military Contracting Companies Sentenced for Bid Rigging in Texas

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