Advocacy
Blacklisting
Regulations were developed by the Clinton Administration (and subsequently withdrawn by the Bush Administration) that could bar companies from federal contracts based on alleged or actual violations of certain labor and employment laws.
Implementation of these regulations would have been contrary to the significant acquisition streamlining measures championed by this Administration through the Vice President’s National Performance Review. Instead, the rule would have further complicated the federal procurement process and discouraged commercial companies from doing business with the federal government. The rule also would force contracting officers to consider non-objective and ill-defined criteria in determining contractor responsibility in the award of government contracts. These changes would have resulted in increased paperwork and overhead costs for both contractors and the federal government. And, the changes would have fostered costly disputes, which will place a burden particularly on our nation’s small businesses. There was no groundswell of requests from contracting officers seeking guidance on what to consider or how to carry out their responsibilities in making contractor responsibility decisions.
Federal Register Notice and CSA Comments on Rules
Letters to Congress and Federal Agencies
Congressional Testimony
Background Papers
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What does the Hill and the Agencies say about CSA?
“CSA has been a champion for the service contract industry on Capitol Hill and throughout the federal government. Happy 40th Anniversary CSA!”
U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt
“For the past 40 years, CSA has served as one of the most well-respected organizations in Washington, D.C. CSA has been at the forefront of the debate to ensure that our Government has the greatest resources available.”
U.S. Representative Pete Sessions
“CSA continues to promote American small businesses and work on behalf of taxpayers. They are an effective advocate of policies that promote the ingenuity of Main Street America as a means to a more accountable and responsible federal government. During their 40th Anniversary, I congratulate CSA for their ongoing efforts.”
U.S. Senator Craig Thomas
“I have watched the CSA and its representation of the Federal service contracting community for over 20 years. Congratulations on your 40th CSA.”
David Childs, Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing and Privatization, Department of Homeland Security.
“The Office of Advocacy has had a long history of working with the CSA to advance the interests of small business in Washington. We are proud to work with them to make the voice of their small business members heard in policy debates. The CSA staff is tireless in representing their members and offering solid solutions to real world regulatory issues.”
Tom Sullivan, Chief Counsel, Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
“The Contract Services Association has been a valued sounding board for me since I assumed my Competitive Sourcing responsibilities in 1998. They have always represented their membership fiercely but shared my goal of seeking the most efficient provider of services for DoD through fair competition. Best Wishes on your 40th Anniversary.”
Joe Sikes, Director of Competitive Sourcing, Department of Defense
"We value CSA's involvement in both our regulatory process and in representing industry in operational issues. CSA always represents it's members focusing on solutions that are good for Industry, Government and the Taxpayer alike."
David Drabkin, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration
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