Microsoft ordered to stop selling Word
Court rules that Microsoft stop selling flagship Word as a result of a patent dispute with Canadian company i4i.
Federal market retains strong investment appeal
Although forecasting the federal market has become more complicated and more uncertain, the relative stability of both large and small contractors and their growth potential makes for sound investment.
PSI team provides testing support to VA
Planned Systems International Inc. will provide testing support to the Veterans Affairs Department under a five-year award that could be worth almost $70 million if all options are exercised.
New-age problem solver
Jason Khan, CTO and business development director at Touchstone Consulting Group, helps federal clients tackle tough privacy and security challenges of new technologies.
Who holds the procurement torch on Capitol Hill?
Smart Contracting Caucus leadership focuses on small-business, veteran-owned companies and other issues as it shows it isn’t afraid to get into the details of the procurement process.
CGI system will continue to find best buys for Virginia
CGI Group Inc. will continue to help the financially strapped Commonwealth of Virginia process state purchases under a contract extension valued at $70 million.
Senate defense authorization bill contains key changes
The legislation would remove the “shall” in the law that some say gives small businesses in economically depressed areas first preference in contract set-asides.
Senate deal will level small-business contract preferences
Sen. Landrieu's amendment would take away any priority one type of business may have when competing for government contracts.
Vet-owned firms grow but still short of goals
Spending with service-disabled, veteran-owned contractors has grown for five years, but is still short of mandated goal.
Lockheed locks in buy of Gyrocam Systems
Lockheed Martin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gyrocam Systems LLC, a developer and supplier of gyro-stabilized optical surveillance systems for the military. The financial terms were not disclosed.
Alaska Native Corporations get no love
Commenters express frustration and anger over the preferences shown to Alaska Native and tribally owned companies.
Report: Alaska Natives own largest contractors, give towns little help
Four Alaska Native Corporations were among the top 100 recipients of contract awards in 2008 and six companies made Washington Technology’s Top 100 List in 2009.
With sale, SteelCloud drifts away from hardware business
SteelCloud Inc. has completed the sale of its computer integration business to NCS Technologies Inc. and will now concentrate on developing software for BlackBerry products.
GAO rejects request to review HUBZone decisions
SBA and OMB contended GAO overreached its authority in ruling that HUBZone businesses should get priority over 8(a) small businesses and service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.
Alaska Native Corporations prepare for day of reckoning
The pressure is building to reform set-aside programs for Alaska Native Corporations and tribally owned companies.
ManTech International unveils cyber solutions subsidiary
ManTech International Corp. has established ManTech Cyber Solutions International Inc., which will build new tools and develop tactics that meet customer needs in the cyber field.
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7 deadly sins of business development
Small businesses face a new competitive environment and must guard against missteps that suffocate business development.
Senate hearing set on Alaska Native Corp. contracting
A Senate subcommittee plans to hold a hearing July 16 to further examine the increasing amount of money going to Alaska Native Corporations.
TechAmerica adds voice of state and regional council group
TechAmerica and the Technology Councils of North America have signed an agreement to coordinate the memberships, programs and services.
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