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National Defense
March 2013
Stafford & Bradel |
Small Business Certification a Thorny Issue Rules governing eligibility for various small business programs are becoming more complex with amendments and case law interpretation. Hence, whether a firm is eligible for a particular small business program or procurement often presents a thorny question.   |
Entrepreneur
February 2006
Joshua Kurlantzick |
For the People Landing government contracts is tough for small firms -- but it can be done. Learn from these entrepreneurs, and Uncle Sam could become your biggest client. |
Entrepreneur
May 2007
Mark Henricks |
Empty Net? Will snagging a government contract ever get easier? |
National Defense
April 2006 |
Greater Procurement Role Sought for Small Businesses The National Defense Industrial Association is placing major emphasis upon expanding small business participation in procurements by the Defense Department and other federal agencies. |
Entrepreneur
April 2006
Joshua Kurlantzick |
Lending a Hand? The massive post-Katrina rebuilding effort has re-ignited an ongoing complaint among entrepreneurs-small companies do not get a fair share of federal contracts. |
National Defense
January 2009
Matthew Rusling |
Small Firms Seeking Federal Contracts Face Uphill Climb Pentagon officials are fond of saying that small businesses are critical engines of innovation. According to recent government statistics, however, the Defense Department awards fewer contracts to small firms than it is obligated under federal guidelines. |
Entrepreneur
August 2005
Nichole L. Torres |
Taking Vets Special programs are fighting for veterans starting businesses. |
Inc.
April 2009 |
How to: Become a Government Contractor The federal government is about to start spending hundreds of billions of dollars to stimulate the economy - some directly, some passed through to the states. And some of that money will go to small companies. |
Inc.
March 2005
Nicole Gull |
Women Sue SBA Over Missed Goals The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce alleges that the SBA has failed to comply with the Equity in Contracting for Women Act of 2000. |
National Defense
May 2009
Sandra I. Erwin |
Contract Professionals Feel Like Fall Guys A big source of resentment is the push by both the administration and Congress for more firm fixed-price contracts |
Entrepreneur
February 2004
Stephen Barlas |
Level Playing Field The SBA evens the odds for smaller businesses seeking to win federal contracts. |
Inc.
February 2006
Clay Risen |
Best Friends In D.C.: Power Brokers & Activists Operatives and advocates with serious clout. |
National Defense
February 2008
Joseph J. Summerill |
Congress to Enact New Accountability in Contracting Congressional interest in oversight of government contracting began early last year with separate bills during the first three months of the 110th Congress in both the House and Senate that provided for contractor oversight and limited the number of sole source contracts. |
National Defense
June 2012
David T. Hickey |
Small Business Compliance Issues Receive Increased Scrutiny The president and his administration, lawmakers, prosecutors, inspectors general, auditors, reporters, whistleblowers, company compliance officers, and industry watchdogs all seek to identify and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs. |
Entrepreneur
April 2003
Chris Penttila |
Squeezed Out? Is there any room left for small businesses in federal contracting? |
Entrepreneur
April 2005
Stephen Barlas |
Thin is In New rules at the SBA, expected to be finalized during the first half of 2005, hope to prevent small businesses that have grown large, or have been acquired by big business, from continuing to be counted as small businesses by federal agencies when reporting procurement data. |
Inc.
January 2005
Patrick J. Sauer |
How I Did It: Randy Slager Former Army officer Randy Slager has two goals: continue expanding his $30 million IT services and consulting company; keep knocking down walls that prevent disabled veterans from achieving entrepreneurial success. Here's his first-person account. |
InternetNews
March 9, 2010 |
Microsoft Offering Software, Training for Vets Microsoft pledges $2 million in cash and $6 million in software to help veterans acquire the skills and training to compete in a 21st century workforce. |
Entrepreneur
August 2010
David Port |
But Where Is the Money? While small business gets talked up in the economic recovery plan, lending to small business is still down from what it was two years ago. Entrepreneurs are grumbling. And Karen G. Mills, head of the SBA, is taking questions. |
National Defense
July 2005
Dorn McGrath |
When Are Defense Contracts In Effect `Non-Defense'? For several years, Congress has been concerned that the Defense Department's use of "assisting" procurement agencies and other contracting vehicles has concealed poor acquisition planning or attempts to circumvent limits placed on funding. |
InternetNews
May 5, 2010 |
Microsoft Pushes for IT Skills for Veterans Proposals now being accepted for Microsoft's three-year plan to equip returning veterans with skills useful in IT careers. |
National Defense
September 2013 |
Readers Sound Off on Recent Stories Readers comment on stories dealing with procurement of spare parts and fixing the defense acquisition process. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2010 |
On Veterans Day, Take a Moment to Talk About Benefits There are many resources for America's veterans. |
Insurance & Technology
July 7, 2010
Elizabeth Montalbano |
IBM Developing VA Online Claims System Under the $9.1 million development contract awarded by the Veteran's Administration, IBM will build a system to allow veterans to file disability claims online. |
InternetNews
June 6, 2006
Roy Mark |
Veterans Seek Billions in Data Breach Suit Veterans groups file lawsuit against VA seeking damages for veterans exposed to identity theft. |
National Defense
February 2015
Sandra Erwin |
Veterans Seek Higher Profile in Washington Many veterans believe their voices have yet to be heard in Washington on a number of issues they care about. |
National Defense
February 2007
Corrigan & Hickey |
Contractors Should Get Ready for Scrutiny Federal contractors must be prepared for the change in political and business climate in Congress. Companies can minimize risks by assessing political dangers and self-assessing ethics and compliance programs. |
National Defense
August 2010
McQuade & Jack |
New Rule Proposed For Organizational Conflicts of Interest The Defense Department issued a proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to impose uniform guidance and tighten existing regulations on organizational conflicts of interest. |
InternetNews
May 22, 2006
Roy Mark |
Thieves Bag Data on 26.5M Vets Personal data on more than 26 million veterans is at risk of identity theft after a Department of Veterans Affairs' employee's home was burglarized and the data stolen. |
National Defense
March 2010
Anand Datla |
Government Contracting Culture Impedes Progress in Cybersecurity The government is spending billions of dollars on IT products and services but does not hold its vendors accountable for cyberintrusions. |
