Patent licensing after the Quanta decision

Patent owners have turned their attention to the terms and conditions of patent licenses now that the Supreme Court has recently expanded the scope of patent exhaustion through its <i>Quanta Computer v. LG Electronics</i> decision.

AT&T unit averts a midlife crisis

Telecom giant retools to meet demand for network integration services.

Panel pushes market approach for services

But critics say price reduction clause is a powerful tool.

A matter of trust

ID card for contractors undergoes testing at the Defense Department.

Welcome back

Affiliated Computer Services is about to fully embrace the federal market again as a non-compete agreement it signed with Lockheed Martin Corp. expires Nov. 24.

Escape the small business set-aside trap

Small businesses need to avoid the lure of set-aside contracts if they want to keep their value.

Contracting 101: Start with patience and value

Success for small businesses in the government market requires patience and understanding the value the firms bring.

Dos and don'ts of partnering with large companies

Know what to say and what not to say when forging partnerships with larger companies.

Small-business special report | Focus, partnership and know-how drive success

Skim the headlines of the Fast 50 portion of the 2008 Small-Business Special Report and you'll find insight into what it takes to succeed in the government market.

Diversity is a hallmark of 8(a)

A look at several of Washington Technology's Top 25 8(a) small businesses reveals the broad spectrum of services such companies provide the federal government.

It's not just for start-ups

Since its founding in 2004, the American Small Business Coalition has grown to a membership organization that includes contracting professionals and even some large organizations.

Knowledge is power for small businesses

Know your small-business regulations. That's one of the first pieces of advice agency small-business directors give to companies trying to get a foothold in the federal market.

Small business 101

Experts offer advice and tips on the latest trends impacting small businesses in the government market.

FDA might have sidestepped acquisition regs

The Food and Drug Administration might have bypassed federal acquisition regulations by awarding a sole-source contract to an Alaskan native firm that passed along the work to Qorvis Communications.

Multiple Award Schedules fall to new GSA division

The MAS Program Office will develop and put into practice acquisition policy and guidance regarding the agency's MAS contracts.

Political, regulatory winds batter M&A

Companies with outsourcing and program management capabilities continue to serve as attractive acquisition targets.

Business as usual isn't an option

The key to growing revenue is to focus on business development via three critical components: Planning, People and Process.

DHS IG to investigate award fees in 2009

DHS IG Richard Skinner said 78 new investigations will be conducted next year, and 75 audits will be carried over.

SBA wants to give women-owned businesses more preferences

The Small Business Administration has drafted a new plan that would grant set-aside and sole-source contracts to women-owned small businesses in 31 industry sectors.

Treasury seeks broader acquisition powers

A bailout plan for the nation's financial institutions is likely to include a provision giving the Treasury secretary the power to waive acquisition regulations.