DLA sets aside $97.4M IDIQ for laptops, tablets
The Defense Logistics Agency is offering small businesses a five-year, $97.4 million contract for laptops and Android tablets and thin-clients.
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5 reasons cyber ed should be core to all you do
Everyone agrees that cybersecurity is central to any organization's operations, but don't forget the critical role education needs play in creating a strong cyber posture.
Is IBM prepping for a DOD health push?
IBM Corp. has hired a new chief medical information officer on the eve of a huge Defense Department opportunity for a new electronic health record system. The competition promises to be intense.
Top failure factors for government contracts
Our latest WT Insider Report explores the top reasons government contracts fail, and while we find some good news for contractors, there are plenty of areas that need improvement.
State puts eyes on virtual desktop needs
The State Department has asked industry for input on the key specifications and requirements it should consider in a strategy for buying virtual desktop software solutions for thin client workstations.
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Good leaders don't forget about community
Companies succeed, fail or muddle along as a team of people, not as a resource pool waiting for wisdom from the top. How do you lead your organization?
Who are the budget winners and losers in 2015?
With the proposed fiscal 2015 budget out, it is easier to see which agencies are winners and which are losers, but the challenge will be moving into those hotspots quickly. Deltek's Kevin Plexico explains the way forward.
Are contractor-customer relationships getting better or worse?
The findings of our latest insider report paint a mostly positive picture of the relationship between contractors and customers, but both good and bad comments point to areas where contractors can improve.
Battleship tour offers lessons in communications
The decks of the battleship USS North Carolina bristle with weapons, but below deck, it quickly becomes clear how critical information and communications are to bringing that firepower to bear.
Air Force exec puts focus on subcontractors, acquisition costs
Subcontractors are top of mind for the Air Force as it looks to lower the costs of acquisition and economize its supply chain.
SEC needs to up its information security, GAO says
A recent GAO report said that the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to strengthen its information security and better control access to one of its financial systems, according to FCW.
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Build BD capacity by leveraging program managers
By having program managers and business development leaders work more closely together, companies can more quickly build their BD capacity and increase the number of deals they can identify and qualify as winnable.
Can you name the five critical factors for contract awards?
As we dig deeper into our latest Washington Technology Insider report, we explore the critical factors government executives say they consider before making an award.
DOD considering sharing procurement requirements with industry
The Defense Department has been talking about sharing procurement requirements to the federal contracting industry, even if the requirements never take effect, according to FCW.
WT Insider report pits the best versus the rest
Our latest report on what government customers think about their contractors puts a spotlight on where the best companies shine, and where all the others fall short.
ATF plan to overhaul old criminal info system
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives wants to update its defunct information system built in the 1998.
New WT report reveals where contractors fall short
Our latest WT Insider report reveals what government customers think of contractor performance and indicates several areas for improvement, including how primes manage their subcontractors.
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DOD says it needs a trusted supplier plan, but one already exists
The Defense Department says it wants a trusted supplier plan, and the laws are in place, but getting the rules implemented just keeps dragging along.
Many contractors fail to stand out, WT study finds
In our latest WT Insider Report, we explore the government customers' perspective on contractor performance, and some of the findings aren't pretty: Half of your customers don't know who you are.
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