Big data critical to health care industry, feds not quite prepared
Big data could have a significant impact on health care in the coming years, potentially improving population health management and preventative care, but federal agencies are still wading around in the early stages of adoption, according to a recent MeriTalk report.
How you can leverage the Army NIE program
PacStar's Peggy Miller offers advice on how contractors can use the Army Network Integration Evaluation program to bolster their product or solution. PacStar went through NIE and soon landed a spot on WIN-T.
Incumbents and the risk of the lost recompete
Incumbents are losing recompetes at an increasing rate, so three capture management experts share their advice on how companies chasing recompetes can improve their chances of winning.
Is OMB wrong to set so many performance goals for agencies?
OMB says it has 100 performance goals that agencies should meet. Goals are great, but with so many, does anyone expect anything to get done?
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Six tips for building your new business pipeline
Most companies are missing the mark when it comes to building their pipeline. Columnist Bob Lohfeld gives six simple tips to follow in order to build your pipeline the right way.
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BD isn't just about capture anymore
The government contracting world has changed significantly in the last six years, and the days of capture-driven business development driving revenue growth have gone the way of horse-drawn carriages and buggy whips.
NASA to extend SEWP IV by 6 months
NASA adds six months to SEWP IV to smooth the transition to SEWP V.
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Convergence in the market: Darwin's delight
As technology is increasingly delivered as a service, the need to adapt grows for both buyers and sellers in the government market.
DARPA plans cyber capture the flag competition
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to make several awards to support its Cyber Grand Challenge including tasks to build the challenges they want hacked.
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4 to do's for small biz success
Today's market carries many challenges. Marketing guru Mark Amtower lays four strategic imperatives and explains some market truths you have to consider.
CBP plans $50M set-aside work for background checks
The Customs and Border Protection is soliciting a five-year, $50 million set-aside contract for administrative staffing to support the agency’s efforts to complete background checks and security investigations.
DHA seeks support for military health system reforms
The Defense Health Agency needs program management and product support as it implements Military Health System governance reforms.
Matchmaking heats up for $3B PROTECH contract
The matchmaking is starting to heat up for NOAA's $3 billion PROTECH contract, which is designed for large teams that can cover a broad swath of services. Are you ready to join the dance?
BLM seeks data management system
The Bureau of Land Management is gathering input from industry on developing a modern system for reporting information on minerals and lands documents.
Budgets, modernization, disasters, oh, my
The federal budget continues to be big news across the market, but so are plans for modernization, disaster recovery and special operations. Here's our new weekly review of the latest IT news.
Can you size up the downsized defense budget?
Defense contractors can make the best of the president's proposed defense budget cuts by pursuing a tech-heavy, cost-conscious approach and anticipating the military's evolving needs. Our experts explain how.
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