Wanna be a better contractor? Feds plan small biz event

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is hosting the event, Top Teaming Tactics: What Primes Really Want, which will cater to small businesses just breaking into the federal contracting market.

In defense of the Marines IT warehouse plan

Some commenters push back against the criticism of the Marines go-it-alone IT warehouse plan, but does the criticism point to bigger issue?

GSA plan industry day for new FBI HQ

The GSA is holding an industry day to give an overview of the project that will move the FBI headquarters to a state of the art location.

Hagel: Good or bad for contractors?

There are plenty of concerns about what kind of secretary of defense Chuck Hagel will make, and how he will impact contractors. Hang on, it might get a little bumpy.

Marines want their own IT warehouse

The Marine Corps wants to own and operate its own warehouse for managing the IT products needed for the NGEN contract, and for tactical needs.

FBI plans small-business contracting event

The FBI is planning an event in February that will allow discussion and feedback on an upcoming requirement to recompete an Information Technology Refresh Program on existing IT equipment.

Marine Corps IT warehouse: What the ...?

In a budget environment where everyone in government should be looking for savings and efficiency, why do the Marines want to open their own IT warehouse?

Tech changes usher in 911 era

TeleCommunication Systems sees growth opportunities bringing text messaging, the cloud and multimedia features to next-generation 911 communication centers.

4 critical factors for picking the right customers

It might easy to identify the pockets of opportunities in the market, but do you know how to dig deeper and find the right customers in those pockets?

Not already in health IT? It might be too late.

Things are happening fast in the health IT market, and if you haven't spent the last few years getting ready, you might have already missed a big opportunity.

Opinion

What if a cyber Pearl Harbor never happens? Are we safe?

Cyber attacks are ever evolving, and becoming more dangerous and destructive, so, do we need a single, large attack to understand the danger?

Opinion

Sequestration failure brings mixed bag

There are a few bright spots in the fiscal cliff deal, but sequestration still looms, and chances are slim that Congress will act fast. What should you watch out for?

Opinion

Fiscal cliff averted, but pain still to come

Well, Congress got part of the way there, but essentially little was solved. Sequestration still hangs over the market.

Opinion

What were 2012's top issues and trends?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks back at 2012, and picks the stories and trends that had the biggest impact on 2012, and some that we'll continue to feel in 2013.

DHS delays FirstSource II awards again

According to the Washington Business Journal, the DHS has again delayed making awards to its FirstSource II contracts until March.

DOD, OMB lay plans for fiscal cliff

Preparations are beginning for the fiscal cliff as Congress and the White House fail to reach a funding agreement before breaking for Christmas.

Holiday greetings from Washington Technology

We're taking a break for the holidays, though the fiscal cliff may bring us back early. Thanks for an interesting 2012, and here's to a better 2013.

Opinion

6 trends that lead the way to 2013 sales

2013 might see flat dollars, but sales guru Steve Charles charts a course for spotting the opportunities driving the market forward.

Opinion

History's lessons blaze a path toward growth

A look back at the big tech challenges of the last 20 years teach of the need to plan for change now to create opportunities and improve government services.

Has Congress thrown a lifeline to NetCents 2?

NetCents 2 is the only specific contract mentioned in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, and guess what Congress wants? More contract awards.