Small businesses working with the federal government may have a shot at winning more contracts, after the Acquisition Advisory Panel voted to adopt recommendations designed to help small companies procure government contracts.
Viisage Technology Inc. has acquired SecuriMetrics Inc., a maker of handheld iris recognition and biometric devices, software applications and services, for $28 million cash.
The Small Business Administration has launched the Business Matchmaking Online Network to give small businesses access to Web-based educational tools and workshops on procurement and supplier diversity.
The Homeland Security Department is looking for small businesses specializing in IT to help it create an Internet portal for department employees at locations in the Washington area.
CACI International Inc.'s acquisition of Information Systems Support Inc., a provider of IT, communications and logistics solutions, has hit an unexpected snag and will not close on schedule.
L-3 Communications Inc. has acquired two companies, one a maker of fusion and tracking systems, and the other a provider of aircraft and avionics systems engineering services, for its Integrated Systems Group.
Female entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business now have a new planning tool?MY BIZ for Women, an online resource from the Small Business Administration that provides business information and assistance just for women.
