Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 25, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 19, 2022

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GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures

On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Specifically, the agency is proposing to revise Section L.5.1.3.1 of the request for proposals (RFP), dealing with joint ventures, after reviewing industry feedback and engaging with the Small Business Administration (SBA). GSA emphasized that the language is in draft form and is subject to change. Most importantly, members of the small business information technology community are encouraged to provide feedback to Polaris@gsa.gov by . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 11, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 6, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– April 26, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– April 20, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– April 13, 2022

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 6, 2022

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