SRA seeks to strike gold with Platinum purchase
SRA International Inc. will pay approximately $90 million to acquire Platinum Solutions Inc., a privately held systems integrator and software developer for the federal government.
6 small-business issues too important to ignore
Small businesses face a tough market with a variety of factors that could hurt their growth. But there are a few bright spots.
First try is the charm for Ellumen
On its first attempt at making the Fast 50, Ellumen Inc. came in at No. 50 with federal sales of $5.53 million in 2009 and a compound annual growth rate of 63.7 percent.
Looming insourcing threat forces small biz to reposition itself
Fast 50 company BayFirst Solutions overcame early obstacles and now is working to protect its success during the insourcing trend.
Guident rides small wins to big growth
By sticking to its core customers and managing its growth, Guident has maintained a streak of fast-paced success.
Former No. 1 keeps up winning ways
After taking the No. 1 spot on Washington Technology's Fast 50 last year, HMS Technologies Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, brought in $31.2 million in government revenue in 2009 and ranks No. 11 on this year's list.
Infrastructure investments fuel MicroTech's success
MicroTech has parlayed partnerships, quality processes and technology expertise into a track record of growth.
How FedStore became the fastest-growing small business in the federal market
FedStore Corp. made its first appearance on the Fast 50 last year at No. 7, reporting $28.05 million in federal sales in 2008. What did the Maryland-based company do in 2009 to leap to the top spot?
50 flourishing small businesses you need to know
The 2010 Fast 50 list showcases the success and challenges faced by small-business contractors, and it reveals the secrets behind their phenomenal growth.
2020 scores four wins to close out fiscal 2010
2020 Company LLC won a pair of single awards and captured spots on two large task order contracts.
GlobalNet snares 3 FDA contracts totaling $81 million
GlobalNet Services Inc. will provide a variety of IT services to the Food and Drug Administration under three recently awarded contracts that have a combined value of $81 million.
Can GTSI stay in business?
The fight to clear its name is in the middle of a 30-day countdown as GTSI's suspension raises risks for the company, including possible debarment.
No summer doldrums for Citizant’s fed contracts pursuit
Citizant Inc. won new government contracts that combined are worth approximately $42 million over the next five years, the company reported today.
SBA mum on GTSI's alleged accomplices
If GTSI is guilty of wrongdoing, then shouldn't SBA also investigate and suspend the other companies involved? That's the question on Editor Nick Wakeman's mind.
SBA to launch small business program for women
SBA officials are setting up procedures to help woman-owned small businesses gain more access to the federal contracting marketplace.
CSC acquires cyber threat intelligence company
Computer Sciences Corp. has acquired Vulnerability Research Labs, a privately held cyber threat intelligence firm in Reston, Va. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Raytheon buys computer engineering firm
Raytheon Co. has acquired Technology Associates Inc., a privately held provider of full life-cycle computer engineering to the U.S. intelligence community. Terms of the acquisition agreement were not disclosed.
Why GTSI, and are others in SBA’s crosshairs?
Editor Nick Wakeman ponders the timing and the motivation behond SBA charges against GTSI that it improperly received small business contract dollars. Is GTSI a target for conducting business as usual?
Merger of small engineering firms expands government offerings
Commonwealth Technology Inc. has acquired QED Inc., a provider of specialized engineering services to the federal government based in Reston, Va. The purchase price was not reported.
GTSI suspended but vows to fight
GTSI has been suspended from winning new government contracts but vows to defend itself against charges that it inappropriately received small-business contract dollars.
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