A new estimate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said there were about $2.3 billion in government contracts that would have been issued to small firms over the past month, but weren’t because of the government shutdown. The analysis is based on 2018 data from agencies affected by the shutdown. Last year, those agencies signed $29 billion in contracts to 41,000 small businesses. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Source: Shutdown has cost small businesses $2.3 billion – Federal News Network
Federal contractors welcome civilian and defense rule changes | Federal News Network
Federal contractors are happy to see two procurement rule changes, one for civilian agencies and one
