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Mon June 10, 2013 - National Edition
On May 30, ASA told the Committee on Small Business of the U.S. House of Representatives that construction specialty trade contractors continue to face obstacles to participation on federal construction projects.
“Contractors at all tiers need to be assured that the bidding and contract award process is clear and efficient, or the most qualified contractors will avoid federal projects,” ASA Chief Advocacy Officer E. Colette Nelson told the Committee.
Specifically, ASA called on Congress to:
In her testimony, Nelson pointed out that each of these proposals calls for “targeted Congressional intervention” that the Small Business Committee, other committees of jurisdiction, and ultimately the full Congress should approve expeditiously.