Monday, April 2, 2012

SmartContracting Daily Intel for April 2, 2012


Happy Monday SmartContractors! Today's Daily Intel briefing covers a weekend's worth of contracting news you can use after the jump. Enjoy!


Small Business News

Washington Post: Tough budget environment presents opportunity for mid-size contractors 

Defense News: Small Companies Navigate Contract-Bundling Challenges 
             
Washington Business Journal: Veteran small business preference doesn't trump preference for disabled

Government Business News 

Federal News Radio: Controlling contract costs spurs more questions, few answers 

Government Executive: Too Tough To Count

Government Executive: Part Feds, Part Contractors

Government Executive: Suspension and debarment often misunderstood, contractors told

Washington Business Journal: Reverse auctions to rate contractors by credit data 

Federal Times: Agencies banking on familiar contract vehicles

Contractor-Government Communications News 

Federal Times: Government-industry collaboration can lower contract costs

FedLine: Feds and contractors need to talk more, agencies say