Opinion

Capture management & opportunity assessment: Understanding the requirements

Centurion Research Solutions business development expert Mike Lisagor launches a multi-part series on how to assess the win-ability of a new business opportunity.

Why prime-sub relationships fail

Our exclusive WT Insider Report explores where the relationship between primes and subs goes wrong, and in today's market, there are plenty of pressures that make good partnerships hard to come by.

Forest Service explores IT needs for security program

The U.S. Forest Service is looking for information on the best way to acquire a full range of IT services for the Comprehensive and Robust Information Security, or CRIS2 program.

Opinion

Beyond the budget: 9 issues you should care about

The budget isn't the only issue that is impacting government contractors. We review nine others that will effect the way government contractors go to market over the next 18 months.

Primes rate the most critical factors in picking partners

Our second Washington Technology Insider Report examines the most important factors primes use when picking their partners. Do you know what to focus on to get on the best teams?

SAP CEO: Go young or go home

Bill McDermott, co-CEO of SAP AG, urges companies that want to survive the next decade to embrace their young workers because ignoring their talents, ambitions and needs will only doom you to failure.

3 lessons from latest WT Insider Report

We dive deeper into the relationship between prime contractors and their subs in our second exclusive Washington Technology Insider Report. This time, we look at partnerships from the perspective of prime contractors, exploring what's working and where both sides of the equation can find room for improvement.

New WT Insider Report explores prime-sub relationships

Part two of Washington Technology’s Insider Report is out, further exploring the relationship between prime contractors and subcontractors. What do primes really think about their subs?

Leaked intell docs offer insights on new opportunities

Intelligence documents leaked by Edward Snowden offer valuable insights into how and what intelligence agencies are buying. Now is the time to hone your strategy for this $50 billion market.

Deltek CEO Mike Corkery makes his mark

Mike Corkery has led Deltek for nearly a year, and in that time, it has captured a broader set of customers and expanded its reach into new markets. What's his vision for Deltek 3.0?

TechAmerica: Procurement is underfunded, outdated

In light of the Healthcare.gov debacle, many are saying that the procurement process is broken, and TechAmerica’s Trey Hodgkins, senior vice president, global public sector, says now is time for serious reform. Where would he start?

Marine Corps wants web application for Marine for Life system

The Marine Corps is looking to add a web application for career services and networking support to its Marine for Life system that helps Marines transitioning

DCMA looking for emergency mass notification system

The Defense Contract Management Agency is looking to implement an emergency mass notification system that can notify DCMA end users on short notice in case of a natural or man-made disaster.

GSA jumps gun on Network Services RFI

Looks like the GSA jumped the gun on a sources sought notice that it released on Monday for a new Network Services Program Hosting Center that would provide support to large contracts such as Networx and Connections II.

LPTA puts the screws to subcontractors

The rise of lowest price, technically acceptable contracting has been tough on incumbents and prime contractors, though the biggest impact might be on subcontractors, who are seeing their role diminish. But there could be a great opportunity depending on how they adjust to the pressure.

Seven facts you need to know about LPTA

Lowest price, technically acceptable procurements aren't going anywhere anytime soon. If you want to succeed, you better arm yourself with the facts. New research from Market Connections and Centurion Research Solutions helps point the way.

SPAWAR looking to modify data center consolidation strategy

SPAWAR is looking for information on companies that could help modify the Navy’s data center consolidation strategy to maximize cost savings and cost avoidance, increase efficiency and increase cybersecurity.

State Department explores more IT consolidation

The State Department wants to know if new technologies can help it further consolidate its IT management and drive down costs of both its domestic and overseas infrastructures.

Are you ready for the rising nanotechnology market?

Cybersecurity and big data might have to share market spotlight soon, as nanotechnology is rapidly emerging as a promising area, with tons of opportunities for contractors.

Opinion

Four steps to greater market visibility

One of the most important things in the government market is making sure your prospective customer knows who you are. Marketing guru Mark Amtower offers four steps to greater visibility.