Acquisition opens LMI's southeast region

Belzon, of Huntsville, Ala., will provide the company with a foothol din Huntsville, Ala.

House committee takes on contract bundling

New bill would push acquisition officials to explain their reasons for combining several smaller contracts into a large one.

SBA's new size limits yield mixed reviews

Organizations, legislators react to new SBA policy on increasing small business size limits.

Forest Service seeks emergency-satellite suppliers

The Forest Service has issued a request for information because it anticipates having to install thousands of satellite emergency notification devices.

3 steps to getting your small business discovered

Marketing maven Mark Amtower shares expert tips for making your small business stand out in the crowd.

SBA opens doors to more firms by increasing size limits

A final rule in the Federal Register will increase the number of firms eligible for small-business status.

L-3 completes $210M purchase of optics provider

Acquired firm specializes in submarine photonics systems, visual-landing aids, electro-optical and sensor-cueing systems.

New bills aim to strengthen small-biz contracting

The House Small Business Committee continues to propose legislation aimed at helping small firms do federal business.

2012 M&As? Uncertainty ahead.

Now is the time to be aggressive to reach your business and financial goals.

Congress inches closer to pilot legislation for mid-size companies

Lawmakers and small contractors hope the pilot will lead to new regulations and create a competitive environment.

Divestitures gain ground in federal market

After years of acquisitions and growth, companies try to adapt to new federal regulations and a much more challenging budget environment.

Inside the biggest M&A deals of 2011

Last year saw a slight drop in the number of completed deals, but the power of mergers and acquisitions to transform companies remains strong.

Data Computer Corp. wins 2 DOD cloud-services awards

The task orders are worth $4.3 million for cloud computing design and development as well as operations and maintenance-support services.

ManTech’s new purchase among 13 primes on $958M AF award

Acquisition of Evolvent gives ManTech a spot to support the Air Force Medical Service.

Our M&A methodology

How we came up with the 2011 Washington Technology M&A Roundup

House members introduce flood of small-business legislation

Insourcing, agency advocates, budget cuts, raised contracting goals: The legislation contines to pour out of the House. But will it go anywhere?

Arlington Capital brings veteran team to new federal player

Thomas Sechler, formerly of BAE Systems, builds a new team at Iron Data to grow its federal business.

IBM gathers cloud provider under Big Blue umbrella

The acquisition of Emptoris bolsters IBM's supply-chain management business process outsourcing capabilities.

Are you ready for life in the low-cost era?

Expect bids with the lowest prices but technically acceptable solutions to capture the bulk of contract awards in 2012.

Bill pressures feds to meet small-biz goals or else

House bill would cut budgets and senior leader perks if small-business goals aren't met.