4 trends driving today's market
For capture management professionals, today's market is marked by rapid change, a frantic pace, uncertainty and a need to focus on the basics of business development. At least, that's what editor Nick Wakeman thinks.
10 hot contracts inside today's tight budgets
Against a backdrop of tight budgets and uncertainty of when appropriations will be passed, there are still some lucrative opportunities on the horizon. Deltek picks 10 worth watching.
DHS releases $100M ID management RFP
Get your proposals ready. DHS has set a July 1 deadline for a 10-year, $100 million contract for identity management products and services to implement HSPD-12.
Cyber: A key to unlocking IT savings
Achieving situational awareness of your IT systems to fight cyber threats might also give you the information you need to lower IT costs and increase efficiency. But it all starts with data.
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Market conditions drive changing corporate strategies
Today's market is driving companies to change strategies to compete and remain profitable. In part two of this exclusive analysis, industry expert Jim Kane explores these strategic choices and how companies are adjusting to the competitive environment.
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The lifesaving imperative of adopting new technologies
With the rapid rise of new mobile and geospatial technologies hold the promising of reducing costs while increasing capabilities and above all, saving soldiers lives.
Air Force seeks small-biz support for F-16 upgrade
The Air Force is conducting market research to see if any small businesses are available to provide IT and engineering support for upgrades to several systems on the F-16 fighter jet.
A cautionary word about strategic sourcing
As the government rushes forward with strategic sourcing, PSC President Stan Soloway advices caution because how and where strategic sourcing gets applied can be the difference between a win and lose for both sides.
Lockheed, Northrop move toward commercial markets
Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are both making a push into the commercial market, but history isn't in their favor. What might make things different this time around?
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The noise surrounding LPTA, sequestration masks a deeper shift in the market
In this exclusive analysis, Washington Technology explores how the noise surrounding lowest price contracting and budget cuts are disguising a profound shift in the market. In part one of a two-part series, industry expert Jim Kane explores how this shift impacts contractors and the risks they take on in their government projects.
Uncertain budgets hit small businesses hard
Budget cuts, gridlock in Congress, regulatory burdens, rising corporate costs and a climate of fiscal uncertainty are proving more troublesome for smaller government contractors, but some are seeing some signs for optimism.
Get ready. Furlough details starting to emerge
More details are emerging about the Defense Department's plans to furlough 800,000 civilian employees. Get out and talk to your customers to prepare for the impact and don't forget these critical questions.
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When tech support goes global, are federal networks compromised?
Moving tech support overseas has lowered costs for manufacturers and customers, but creates several security questions for government agencies. Force 3's CTO Chris Knotts offers his take and a possible solution.
Contractors get second shot at $22.8B nuclear weapons contract
A GAO decision has reopened the competition for a lucrative contract to maintain and secure U.S. nuclear weapons after the losing bidders filed protests.
New Tricare contract under development
The Army is developing a small-business contract for Tricare to help the evolution of the Military Health Service Cyberinfrastructure, incorporate more electronic health records and integrate with Veterans Affairs.
Think your teaming agreement's a contract? Think again
A recent court case has created doubts over whether standard language in teaming agreements are enforceable. Instead they are agreements to agree in the future. So what's a contractor to do?
Lessons my mother taught me
My mom is all about family and love, but she's also the smartest and toughest business person I've met. Her lessons were honed in the kitchen of a restaurant, but they apply to journalism and government contracting alike.
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