Small Business

Federal agencies set small business contracting record even as opportunities decrease

The total number of federal contracting dollars geared for small businesses hit an all-time high in fiscal 2022, but the actual number of contracts set aside for those companies continued a nearly decade-long decline.  

  • By Chris Riotta

Small business contract awards hit record $154B

But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.

  • By Chris Riotta

Now open: 2022 Fast 50 nominations

Put in a submission for the 2022 Washington Technology Fast 50 if you see your company as one of the government market's fastest-growing small businesses.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk

The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement. 

  • By Frank Konkel
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PROJECT 38: Roadmaps for business success & solving the talent problem

Cracking the code of the federal market involves learning its unique fabric, finding what works in achieving business success and building the right team. This episode of Project 38 delves into lessons learned on all three fronts by Interactive Government Holdings' founder and CEO Mike Sanders, who says small businesses like his and larger companies face some of the same challenges.

  • By Ross Wilkers

If, Then: 2022 brings plenty of scenarios to ponder

It is too easy to say contractors face a lot of uncertainty in 2022, especially considering all that we can be certain of and the different scenarios that those certainties will drive.

  • By Ross Wilkers
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NOAA's $8B ProTech 2.0 solicitation brings the latest in streamlined acquisition

The Dec. 2 release of NOAA's $8B ProTech 2.0 RFP probably ruined the holidays for small business contractors but the plethora of streamlined acquisition process also are a harbinger of things to come.

  • By Lisa Pafe

Maryland firm captures $100M NIST contract

Dakota Consulting wins $100 million contract to provide scientific, technical and engineering support services to NIST.

  • By Nick Wakeman

22 small businesses win $500M NIH marketing contract

Twenty-two companies will compete for communication and marketing work under a $500 million National Insitutes of Health contract.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Catapult founder Randy Slager shares lessons from the small-business trenches

If anyone knows the ups and downs of small business its Randy Slager. He recently sold his business, Catapult Technology, and shares what he learned along the way.

  • By Mark Hoover

Dedication, teamwork propel Trowbridge onto the Fast 50

We explore how Karen Trowbridge took her father's advice and built a team that rocked its way unto the 2012 Fast 50.

  • By Nick Wakeman

What the Fast 50 teaches about growth in a tough market

The companies that earned a spot on Washington Technology's Fast 50 list this year tell a story of growth, resiliency and diversity. How have they managed in a tough market?

  • By Nick Wakeman

FAST 50: Inside Octo's repeat appearance

Octo Consulting Group targets hot market niches such as health IT and big data for growth as it expands its offerings.

  • By Richard W. Walker

Fast 50: How B3 reached growth over 100 percent

For B3 Solutions, the secret of success lies with teamwork, goal-setting and flexibility.

  • By Mark Hoover
Featured eBooks

FAST 50: Unique name resonates with customers

DOTMLPFI brings unique name and skill set to bear in the defense acquisition market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Fast 50: How Universal Understanding grabbed the top spot

Universal Understanding says it owes its Fast 50 ranking to deep technical expertise and wise use of small-business programs. Here's how they did it.

  • By Richard W. Walker

Centuria names team for $249M Navy contract

Centuria pickes teammates to pursue task oders under at $249M Navy contract.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Veteran focus drives VetsAmerica's growth

VetsAmerica parlays its focus on veterans and their needs into a growth strategy in the government market.

  • By Mark Hoover

B3 Solutions hires new director of transportation sector

Larry D. Gray to lend his expertise to the company's aviation services.

  • By Mark Hoover

Seven small contractors win $249.6M contract

Navy to receive infrastructure and application service integration support by July 2013.

  • By Mark Hoover

Advisory services capabilities drive small-business acquisition

PESystems Inc. buys C2Kinetics to build out its advisory and assistance services capabilities.

  • By Mark Hoover