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October 2, 2007 - CSA PRESS EVENT:  Colleen Preston comments on industry concerns of new legislation (GovExev.com)

September 13, 2007 - Colleen Preston quoted in LA Times article dealing with SBA size standards and their affect on business acquisition

July 9, 2007 - CSA's statements on presidential politics has recently been featured in three publications: FederalComputerWeek.comthe Federal Times, and Washington Technology

April 16, 2007 - Colleen Preston interviewed on Federal News Radio about Debarment Legislation LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW

April 10, 2007 - CSA's efforts to defeat debarment legislation recognized

March 28, 2007 - Colleen Preston Quoted on SBA Size Standard Legislation (LA TIMES)

March 19, 2007 - CSA's efforts noted: Industry mobilizes to slow procurement reform

February 2, 2007 - Industry group (CSA) urges flexibility in emergency contracting (Govexec.com)

December 20, 2006 - CSA Signs MOU with DAU

November 13, 2006: CSA's Cathy Garman Quoted on what new congress will mean for feds

November 8, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn Quotes by GovExec.com on the election results

October 2, 2006 : President Chris Jahn Quoted - SBInet trawls for small-business partners

September 28,2006: CSA Victory - Measures to restrict outsourcing omitted from Defense spending bill

September 27, 2006: CSA Victory - Several competitive sourcing provisions dropped from Defense bill

September 25, 2006: Sr. VP Cathy Garman Applauds FPI Reform Bill

September 14, 2006: President Chris Jahn Quoted - Truth Squad

September 8, 2006: President Chris Jahn Quoted - Measure to block Walter Reed outsourcing fails in Senate

August 15, 2006: CSA President Chris Jahn Featured on Federal News Radio's "Ask the CAO."

 On Tuesday, August 15 (at 10:30 a.m.), Chris Jahn, President of the Contract Services Association (CSA), will be a guest on Federal News Radio's "Ask the Chief Acquisition Officer."

 

"Ask the CAO" focuses on hot contracting issues of the day and features Government, industry and union representatives on a regular basis.  Jahn will be discussing with reporter Austin O'Neill the top issues affecting the Government services contracting industry, as well as the highlighting the work CSA has done on emergency contracting, acquisition policy, and competitive sourcing.  Jahn also will discuss the professional development courses that CSA provides to those in the Government services contracting arena.   

The interview will air in the Washington, DC area at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 15 on 1050 AM, or via the internet at http://www.federalnewsradio.com/ (just click on "listen live").    

The show will be archived at:  http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=230 and can be listened to at any time after the scheduled broadcast.

August 14, 2006: CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted on Federal Prison Services article at GovExec.com.  See the full article here.

July 6, 2006:  Cathy Garman has been appointed to the National Contract Managers Association Board of Advisors.  The board consists of senior executives who represent a cross section of the profession, including the public sector (federal, state, and local government), the private sector (industry and professional firms), accredited educational institutions and/or other recognized training establishments, and select individuals retired from such organizations.

July 1, 2006:  Cathy Garman speaks with GovExec.com about streamlining federal purchasing

May 8, 2006:  CSA Responds to DSS Clearance Stopage (FederalTimes.com)

May 4, 2006:  Industry to Rumsfeld:  Resume Contractor Clearances (Washington Technology)

April 27, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn was named as the QUOTE OF THE WEEK from Govexec.com's National Defense Week.

"Will Congress continue to place restrictions on the goose that's laying the golden egg?"

-- Chris Jahn, president of the Contract Services Association, on limitations to public-private competitions that OMB would like to see removed.

See the full article HERE

April 26, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  Room to Improve on Performance-Based Deals (Federal Times)

April 24, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  OMB Touts Savings Potential of "Best Value" Contracting (GovExec.com)

April 6, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  Tax Plan Retains some Loopholes (San Antonio News-Express)

April 5, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  Feds See Drop in Jobs Defended Against Contractors in 2005 (GovExec.com)

March 27, 2006:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  Defense Department Names New Procurement Chief (GovExec.com)

March 13, 2006: GAO: Agency Public Information Centers Should Stress Accuracy (GovExec.com)

January 31, 2006:  Industry Opposes Acquisition Changes Recommended by Advisory Group (GovExec.com)

January 23, 2006: CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted: Case Puts Focus on Conflicts of Interest in Contracts (Washington Post)

January 3, 2006: CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted: Senate Approves Limited VA Job Competitions (GovExec.com)

December 22, 2005:  CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted:  Defense Spending Bill Renews Job Competition Restrictions (GovExec.com)

November 21, 2005:  CSA SVP Cathy Garman Quoted:  Report:  OMB Should Increase Health Care Cost Estimates for Job Competitions (GovExec.com)

October 20, 2005: InfoReliance to build competitive-sourcing database for OFPP (Government Computer News)

October 18, 2005: Trend toward consolidation in government technical services sector (Washington Technology)

October 17, 2005: McNulty: Gap Exists For Prosecuting Defense Contractors (Aerospace Daily & Defense Report)

October 12, 2005: OFPP to create interagency contracting working group (Government Computer News)

October 6, 2005:  CSA SVP Cathy Garman Quoted:  "'Tenuous Time' for New Challenges (Federal Times)

September 27, 2005:  CSA SVP Cathy Garman Commentary:  Relief at the Ready (Federal Times)

September 26, 2005:  CSA President Chris Jahn Appears on CNBC

CSA's Chris Jahn on CNBC

September 19, 2005: CSA SVP Cathy Garman Featured Article: Relief at the Ready, Storm Recovery Efforts Needs Contractors' Efficiency (Federal Times)

September 16, 2005:  CSA SVP Cathy Garman quoted:  Bill Grants Broader Emergency Procurement Authorities (GovExec.com)

September 16, 2005:  CSA President Chris Jahn quoted:  Provision to Lift VA Competitive Sourcing Ban Survives (GovExec.com)

July 29, 2005: CSA President Chris Jahn and SVP Cathy Garman Quoted: Contractor Groups Seek to Block Planned Levin Amendment on T&M Subcontracts (BNA)

July 20, 2005: CSA President Chris Jahn and SVP Cathy Garman Quoted: Industry rebuffs GSA idea to bring back post-award contract audits (Federal Times)
July 13, 2005: CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted: Single Bidder Wins Energy Contract (Federal Computer Week)
June 29, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: New acquisition strategy alarms industry. GovExec.com

June 27, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: Acquisition councils beef up subcontracting oversight. GovExec.com

June 20, 2005: CSA Quoted: Industry, agencies critique method of measuring performance. GovExec.com
June 16, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: GAO: Contractors owe $3 billion in taxes
June 9, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: Industry renews pitch for time-and-materials contracting   Federal Times
June 8, 2005: CSA President Chris Jahn Quoted: Federal Workers Win Job Contests Washington Post

May 19, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: Industry group urges new approach to service contracts GovExec.com

February 8, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: Lawmakers stand ground on Pentagon job competition rules

January 14, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy Cathy Garman Quoted: Procurement chief weighs changes to job competition rules
January 11, 2005: CSA's SVP for Public Policy, Cathy Garman quoted: OMB to report that job contests saved $1.25 billion last year. GovExec.com
December 21, 2004: CSA's SVP for Public Policy, Cathy Garman quoted: Rule Allows Agency Officials, Not Employees, to Protest A-76 Decisions. GovExec.com
 

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