Is GSA reinventing the wheel with reverse auction plan?

GSA builds a reverse auction site, but it begs the question: why spend resources to build something that already exists? Isn't that a waste of resources?

Opinion

Sharpen your sales efforts to match today's evolving IT policies

IT policies such as the 25-point plan, the strategic sourcing initiative, and shared services take years to be fully realized, but they offer critical guidance on to shape your sales strategies.

Amazon certification program builds partner network

Amazon develops training program which includes a cloud certification to make smarter partners and build an infrastructure for growth in the federal market.

Shift to solutions fuels Verizon success

As government agencies cut costs and look for efficiencies, Verizon public sector sees growth opportunities and contrat wins increase.

Tight budgets challenge prime-sub relationships

Partnerships today face challenging times as companies deal with tight budgets, increased competition and a market that is operating at an increasing pace. This is one of the key findings of our first WT Insider Report exploring the prime-sub relationship.

Alderson brings her warrior plan to Sotera

Deb Alderson will take over as CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions on July 8, and describes for us her management philosophy and immediate plans as she steps into a CEO post for the first time.

GSA sets date for OASIS RFPs

The General Services Administration has set a date for the release of the request for proposals for the $10 billion OASIS contract for professional services, including small business and full-and-open portions.

What one thing can make you a better prime?

That's turned out to be a loaded question in our WT Insider Report, but the answers provide a road map for being a better prime and a better sub.

Better prime-sub relations start with trust

Our findings found a significant group who see relationships improving with prime contractors, and the most often cited reasons are the same ones those with poor relationships see trouble.

Lockheed goes global with new business unit

Lockheed Martin is making international growth a top priority through the creation of a new business group under the leadership of Pat Dewar.

Opinion

5 steps to jump start LinkedIn

Sure it is easy to gets lots of connections on LinkeIn, but are you getting any value? Here's a 5-step guide to making the most of you LinkedIn network.

Where do prime-sub relationships fail?

Subcontractors offer some harsh criticism of prime contractors, and why forming good partnerships is getting tougher in today's market.

Opinion

Systems engineering's critical role in health IT

In many instances, the unfulfilled promises of health IT can be attributed to the absence of a fundamental and practiced tradecraft: system engineering.

Are you hot enough for a NVTC Hot Ticket?

The Northern Virginia Technology Council named its slate of winners of its annual Hot Tickets Awards.

Exclusive WT research explores prime-sub dynamic

In our first Washington Technology Insider Report, we examine the relationship between primes and subs, including in-depth scorecards for some of the largest primes in the market.

Navy fires NGEN program lead

The Navy fires Capt. Shawn Hendricks on the eve of its NGEN award for personal relationship with a contractor.

Do you have a commercial tech strategy?

If you don't, you're putting your business at risk. The use of commercial technology in the government is growing, and many companies are adapting their strategies to take advantage of a trend that is here to stay.

Five steps to make FedRAMP work for you

Don't skimp on preparation for the FedRAMP process. It might get painful, but these five steps are critical to successully working through the process.

HP scores a $679.8M NMCI extension

HP gets another extension of its NMCI contract as the Navy prepares to announce a winner of the $5 billion NGEN contract that will take its place.

What kind of strategic boost does FedRAMP give HP and Lockheed?

Earlier this month, Lockheed Martin and HP got tapped for the government's FedRAMP program, but what do the two players have to say about it?