FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ASA Board Member Andrew Christ to Testify to U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee on Tuesday, February 6th

Alexandria, VA – Andrew Christ, current Secretary/Treasurer of ASA National and Chief Operating Officer of Compass Constructors in Kansas City, Missouri was selected by the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee to testify at an upcoming hearing on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST.

The committee hearing will examine the impacts that the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard decisions have on small businesses in the federal procurement marketplace. The hearing will also review how government decisions and red tape can prohibit small businesses from fully participating in federal procurement.

In his testimony, Andrew will be addressing the latter, offering comments on small business contracting reform within the federal government relating to the requirements for past performance and qualifications, the use of payment and performance bonds, the impact of continuing resolutions (CRs) on small businesses, and the bundling of contracts into Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) or Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOCs).

Additionally, he will address ASA’s continued support of H.R. 1740, which deals with bonding requirements for federal water infrastructure projects, and H.R. 2726 relating to change order reform. Finally, Andrew addresses our appreciation to Reps. Stauber (R-MN) and Scholten (D-MI) as cochairs of the Congressional Construction Procurement Caucus.

If you would like to watch the Hearing and see Andrew in real-time, please visit: Live | House Committee on Small Business

Complete testimony from Andrew can be downloaded here: Andrew Christ Testimony 2024

About ASA

Founded in 1966, ASA promotes the rights and interests of subcontractors, specialty contractors and suppliers by building strength in community through education, advocacy, networking, and professional growth. ASA adheres to and promotes quality construction, ethical and equitable business practices, safety in the work environment, and best industry practices. For more information about ASA, visit www.asaonline.com.

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