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The Small Business Administration (SBA)

Congress and the Administration are working on several issues to increase government contracting opportunities for small businesses.

Strategic Alliance

Size Standards and Size Status

Small Business Size Status (Coding) - CSA/PSC/ITAA Response to Velazquez letter (10-06)
Small Busines Size Status (Coding) - Letter from Rep. Nydia Velazquez (8/06)
OMB Memo on Small Business Size Status and Coding (9/06)
Inflation Adjustment for Size Standards (December 2005)
Size Standard ANPRM - Field Hearing Notice (5/05)
Size Standard ANPRM CSA comments (3/05)
Size Standard ANPRM - Sample Company Letter (3/05)
Size Standard SBA ANPRM (12/04)
Size Standard Proposed Rule Letter to Rep. Velazquez (6/04)
Size Standard Proposed Rule CSA response (6/04)
Size Standard Restructuring - DoD Memo (04)
Size Standard Proposed Rule -Sample Letter (4/04)
Size Standard Proposed Rule -Analysis (4/04)
Size Standard Proposed Rule (3/04)
Size Standards Recertification (6/03)
CSA Comments on proposed size standard changes (3/02)
Issue Brief on North American Industry Classification System (2001)

Contract Bundling and Consolidation

Bundling Taskforce-White Paper (2006)
Bundling Taskforce-White Paper Synopsis (2006)
Bundling - GAO Decisions (2005)
CSA Comments on proposed Bundling Regulations (4/03)
CSA Comments on Interim Bundling Regulation (2/02)
Federal Register Notice-Interim Bundling Rule (10/99)

Misc Legislation and SBA Announcements

Misc Congressional and Agency Letters

Congressional Testimony

Comments on Proposed Rule (Misc.)

White Papers and Presentations

DHS Small Business Contracting Guide (2006)
Cascading - ARWG comment on FY06 defense Authorization bill (11/05)
Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures (2005)
Avoiding Pitfalls and Keeping Your Business in Compliance (2005)
Comp Demo Program Memo (2002)
Small Business Innovation Research Program-An Historical Overview (12/03)

Need more information about CSA's position on issues?

Contact Colleen Preston, CSA SVP for Public Policy

What does the Hill and the Agencies say about CSA?

“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."