In small-business IT contracting, the challenge is distinguishing which agencies have the dollars and a willingness to assist

The federal IT market appears robust and lucrative for small businesses — government spends billions each year.

But the environment is rife with conflicting reports as to the amount of small-business contracting, making any assessment of the true nature of the business landscape nearly impossible...[More]

8(a)s still a hit with ANCs, tribally owned companies

Alaska Native Corporations and tribally owned companies increase their presence on the Top 25 8(a) list, with 10 such companies ranking among the most successful small businesses in the government market...[More]

As woman-owned small businesses make inroads in federal market, some question whether special set asides are needed

Cairo Corp. of Chantilly, Va., has grown nearly 200 percent annually during the past five years and now tops Washington Technology's annual list of the 50 fastest-growing federal IT contractors. Owner and president Alba Alemán said she doesn't want any special treatment from the government because of her gender...[More]

Companies more 'entrepreneurial' in government market

When Barney Uhart came to work for Chugach Alaska Corp. in 1993, the company was emerging from bankruptcy. The corporation and its Alaskan Native members in the coastal area of Prince William Sound had been devastated by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which severely damaged the fisheries they depended on as major source of revenue...[More]