Agencies' scores reflect failure to meet small-biz goals
In its first score cards, SBA handed out 12 red scores, which show that agencies did not reach their annual small-business goals for 2006. There were five yellows and seven green scores.
Companies make first Alliant moves
Contract winners set out to capture market share.
MicroTech, EDS partner on Social Security award
MicroTech LLC and EDS Corp. have partnered on an IT services contract with the Social Security Administration worth up to $80 million.
Dell scores $248M VA desktop win
Dell Inc. has won the contract to serve as the exclusive provider of desktop computer systems to the Veterans Affairs Department.
Audit: ITES-2S miscode leaves out small businesses
The Army disagrees with a new audit that says it tied too many contracts together to form the $20 billion ITES-2S contract, which restricts small businesses from competing.
Velazquez: Gulf Coast small businesses being neglected
Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee chairwoman, wasn't impressed with what Bush administration officials had to say at a hearing about small businesses in the Gulf Coast's recovery efforts.
Oceans of opportunity
Start-up consulting firm sails on, minus a founder at the helm.
Better by FAR
New contracting ethics regulations will alter the playing field.
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Beyond courtship
Bechtel has found some unexpected ways to further the company's strategies. For example, it sent some of its DOD small-business advocates to a DOE conference. The advocates found new partners to help with DOD projects.
GSA picks 29 Alliant firms
Twenty-nine contractors have earned spots on the GSA Alliant contract. The agency announced the winners today.
SBA plan would measure small-biz size over three years
SBA said the proposal would benefit businesses by cutting down on burdens when applying for assistance programs while keeping their status for a longer period of time.
Acquisition terms are worth their weight in gold
Get a handle on acquisition terms and conditions
Top floor, please
Two-year-old IT provider chases bigger goals, but mid-market dangers lurk.
Changes mean new calculus for mergers
SBA's new size recertification rule could radically change the landscape for small businesses interested in being acquired and their potential buyers.
New rule targets large firms
But impact of recertification could affect many small businesses.
EAGLE's new keeper
DHS' EAGLE acquisition program is just getting off the ground, according to Michael Smith, the new program manager.
One big bird
EAGLE contract gains momentum and could see more than $1B in business during the next year.
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SBA offers set-aside solution
SBA will implement an Electronic Procurement Center Representative system to help the agency analyze individual procurements and make it easier for agencies to identify small businesses capable of providing requested goods and services.
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