Introducing the 2014 Fast 50

We rank the fastest growing small businesses in the government market. Learn more about these up-and-coming companies, and what is driving their success in the public sector.

Diversity marks the 2014 Fast 50

From No. 1 to No. 50, the 2014 Washington Technology Fast 50 is a testament to the diversity and strength of small businesses in the government market. Learn more about the fastest growing companies in the federal marketplace.

Serving veterans drives success and new opportunities

Sometimes, success means figuring out what a certain market needs, and then being the solution to meet that need. CEO Dan Frank talks about how his Fast 50 company, Three Wire Systems, does exactly that for the veteran community.

Values drive growth for Healthcare Management Solutions

Healthcare Management Solutions was started when its two founders, nurses with high aspirations, decided to act on their desire to do more. Twelve years later, they have one of the fastest growing companies in the market, driven by a core set of values.

OBXtek leads 2014 Fast 50 for second year

OBXtek's growth has led it to the top of the 2014 Washington Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row. CEO Bruce "Ed" Jesson shares how the company's strategy has remained steady.

Inside one company's journey from scratch to success

When you want to challenge yourself, there's nothing quite like starting an entire company from scratch. PotomacWave Consulting president Emma Sopko did just that, and has created a company experiencing rapid growth.

How one exec challenged himself with starting a business

When the economy took a turn for the worse, Zia Islam felt like he needed more of a challenge, so he took his commercial IT expertise and started a company that he then led to be one of the fast growing in the federal market.

2014 Fast 50 webcast explores lessons learned

Our annual Fast 50 special report features a webcast with executives from three companies who will share their stories and insights on how the market is developing and the challenges that lie ahead for small businesses.

22nd Century names team on $400M FBI contract

22nd Century Technologies fields a team of large and small businesses as teammates on its $400 million FBI IT Services Contract. Teammates include Booz Allen, SRA and HP.

Adversity sparks CollabraLink's push into federal market

CollabraLink grabs the No. 43 spot on this year's Fast 50 by building on the idea of helping customers achieve quicker and more efficient results. Leading executives share their recipe for success.

Fast 50 business leaders share their secrets to success

Three leading executives from the Fast 50 share their lessons learned and business strategies that have helped fuel their extraordinary growth.

Markon uses good name to kick start Fast 50 growth

Markon Solutions takes its good name and strong business relationships to build a growing intelligence business.

The 2013 Fast 50: where it’s personal, but still all business

The fastest growing small-businesses in the government market share stories of personal and business success and the keys to how they will continue to grow in today's business environment.

OBXtek takes top spot on 2013 Fast 50

OBXtek uses a combination of incentives and a good dose of independence to fuel its growth to the No. 1 ranking on the 2013 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Calculated risk drives DRT’s Fast 50 success

For DRT Strategies, the rise up the Fast 50 ranks has meant balancing risk and taking chances at the right time. It also helps to have a leader who's been through hard times.

Tick, Tock: Fast 50 deadline looms

There is just over a week left to get your applications in for the 2013 Fast 50, where we rank the fastest growing companies in the government market.

What's behind the strong Fast 50 response?

The early response to our call for nominations has been strong, and is perhaps an indication that times are improving in the government market.

Fast 50 call for nominations

The nomination period has opened for the annual Washington Technology Fast 50 list, which ranks the 50 fastest growing small businesses in the government market.

Nominations open for contractor of the year awards

The 2013 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards nomination period is open, so it's time to apply for this year's slate of awards.

43 win $495M chemical and bio defense contract

One of the U.S. Army's Joint Program Executive Offices awarded 43 contractors its $495 million chemical and biological defense contract. Who were the winners?