WASHINGTON – U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills released the following statement today regarding the Agency’s suspension of GTSI Corporation of Herndon, Va., from federal government contracting programs:

“The Small Business Administration has no tolerance for fraud, waste and abuse in any of our programs. Reflective of that commitment, over the last 18 months we’ve taken steps aimed at ensuring only eligible companies receive the benefits of our business development and contracting programs by strengthening our ongoing oversight and enforcement. In line with that, today, SBA suspended GTSI Corporation from federal government contracting. This action is based on information the agency has compiled regarding GTSI’s business practices.”

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