Federal contracting forecast: rocky road ahead
Prepare for a bumpy ride for federal contracting in the final six months of 2012, with dramatic spending cuts threatened under sequestration in January 2013, specialists are advising.
Defense on track to accelerate $60B to small vendors
The Defense Department is actively working to strengthen small business procurement with its new Accelerated Payments program and the new Rapid Innovation Fund, according to Andre Gudger, OSDBU director for the department.
VA health record update a good fit for small biz: CIO
The creation of a joint electronic health record for military service members—from recruitment through retirement—opens the door to many opportunities for small businesses, according to Roger Baker, chief information officer for the Veterans Affairs Department.
White House pushing modular procurement for IT
White House officials released a new policy framework to help federal agencies adopt agile and modular approaches for information technology development and procurement.
Subcontractors report being‘stiffed’
Nearly a third of small federal contractors report being “stiffed” by large prime contractors in a teaming arrangement, according to a recent survey by American Express Open Forum.
Defense releases mobile strategy
The Defense Department released its first formal mobile device strategy to smooth the way for broader adoption of commercial smartphones and tablets and to develop an enterprise approach to mobile applications.
Women-owned set-aside program gets off to slow start
The new federal set-aside for women-owned small businesses may be sputtering a year after it debuted.
Proposed set-aside for mid-tier firms gets pushback
The House-approved provision to create a new set-aside for mid-tier firms is having some problems winning broader support.
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