Happy April! We hope everyone had a great week. Yet another beautiful spring Friday for us at SmallGovCon! And you guessed it, it’s time for your week in review. 

We’ve included some fascinating articles on what’s happening in the federal government contracting world we think you will enjoy. These included how contractors may be impacted in an election year, as well as a bill to reduce red tape in procurement. Have a wonderful weekend!

• Small Business Research Programs: Increased Performance Standards Likely Affect Few Businesses Receiving Multiple Awards
• Women-owned small businesses win record $25.5B in federal contracts
• How election years affect federal contracting
• WSU’s Kansas APEX Accelerator surpasses $1 billion in government contract awards
• Some federal agencies want to make IT security contracting rules simpler to find
• Army Posts Draft Solicitation for Follow-On Space and Missile Defense Command Support Contract
• Disabled veterans who own small businesses target lucrative government contracts
• Senate bill looks to chop through red tape in procurement
• ABC Submits Comments Opposing Ban on Federal Contractors Considering Salary History During Hiring
• DOD is looking to grow its marketplace for speedy acquisitions of innovative tech
• Federal Government Employee Arrested for Conspiracy to Defraud the District of Columbia to Benefit His Private Company
• Coast Guard salutes outstanding contracting and procurement professionals with annual Head of the Contracting Activity Awards
• FAR Case 2023–021, “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting”
• Federal Acquisition Regulation: Establishing Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 40

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