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.com, the 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

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) |