GAO ruling gives HUBzone small businesses a boost

GAO rules that the Federal Acquisition Regulation gives preference to set-asides for HUBZone companies over other small businesses.

Guident to help DHS track projects

Guident Technologies will deploy an investment management and tracking system at HS.

ESN to validate Navy test and repair system

Engineering Services Network will provide technical services to the Navy under a new deal.

Sentek hires Cully as COO

Sentek Consulting Inc. has named David Cully its new chief operating officer.

Rand: Raise small-business threshold at DOD

Rand Corp. says the Defense Department should use a higher threshold when defining small-business contractors.

Small-biz set-aside ruling cause for concern

A federal ruling that narrowed contracting preferences for minority-owned businesses could expand to other socio-economic set-asides using the same rationale.

Solicitation coming for DHS systems engineering R&D center

The Homeland Security Department plans to soon issue a solicitation for a contractor to establish and operate a research and development center dedicated to systems engineering and development.

SBA adjusts rules to boost representation

The Small Business Administration has issued two new sets of rules: one governing set-asides of federal contracts for woman-owned small businesses and the other changing the requirements regarding which firms may certify their status as small disadvantaged businesses.

Entrepreneurship a plus for Alion's small partners

AVW Technologies Inc. was a one-man shop six years ago when Alion Science andTechnology Corp. tapped it for a Navy acquisition project. Now AVW, a veteran-owned small business based in Chesapeake, Va., has about 50 employees and handles a variety of testing, evaluation support and engineering management programs for Alion.

Dell banks on partner program

Computer giant eyes a growth driver.

DISA calls on small businesses for spectrum innovation

Providing capabilities such as radio spectrum technology is key for small businesses that want to win DISA contracts, said speakers at an industry-sponsored event.

Small businesses expected to benefit from geospatial BPA

It is believed that the BPA will provide greater transparency, leverage the government's buying power and reduce administrative costs.

Agencies slip up on contract classification

A number of contracts to large businesses were counted as small business awards by government agencies.

EMentum to do identity work for Justice

EMentum Inc. will install identity management technologies at the Justice Department under a new contract.

Eagle fuels series of acquisitions

It is well known in the government that companies often turn to acquisitions as a way of accessing important markets and customers.

Infrastructure and people are critical to growth and independence

Small businesses need infrastructure and people to grow and stay independent.

Improve your company and raise its value at the same time

Being prepared to sell your company can make your company a better business whether or not you sell.

Escape the small business set-aside trap

Small businesses need to avoid the lure of set-aside contracts if they want to keep their value.

Contracting 101: Start with patience and value

Success for small businesses in the government market requires patience and understanding the value the firms bring.

Dos and don'ts of partnering with large companies

Know what to say and what not to say when forging partnerships with larger companies.