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GAO Says NNSA at ‘Fraud Risk’ For Awarding Money to Not-Small Businesses

Sarah Salem

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

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The Government Accountability Office said last week that the National Nuclear Security Administration and six of its management and operating contractors incorrectly reported small business contracts awarded in fiscal 2018-2022. According to a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) March 13, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded $1.1 billion of its $16.8 billion small business contract funds to businesses “that did not meet size standards established by the Small Business Administration.” The report also said that, encompassing another $1.9…

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