Grace Meng actually said...

"When small firms are awarded contracts for government agencies, the result is a win-win."

"Our Committee has long acknowledged the critical role small businesses play in the $500 billion a year federal marketplace."

"As more federal agencies adopt the Strategic Sourcing Initiative, questions are arising about whether the SSI promotes competition."

"I think it is time to raise comment to take a wholesale look at the procurement system, and especially look at commercial item contracting because the government is missing out on increased competitio..."