Small businesses get ready for change

Experts talk about strategies small businesses can pursue to make the most of the atmosphere of change.

Alaska Native set-asides to undergo review

The House Small Business Committee said it will examine the SBA's program after a 2008 report raised questions about possible fraud.

GD to build IT center for Marine Corps

Under a five-year, $95 million contract, General Dynamics will lead a team that will create an enterprise information technology center for the Marine Corps.

Small-biz advocacy group concerned about venture capital influence

A small-business advocacy group is cautioning that SBA pick Karen Mills may favor venture capitalists.

ITAA: Certification proposal nearly impossible

A government anti-counterfeiting proposal that would require federal contractors to certify the authenticity of their products would create major liabilities for contractors, the Information Technology Association of American has said.

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Check out the top stories that Washington Technology readers are following.

Alliant taps 72 companies

$15B vehicle opens for business this month.

GSA considers launching STARS II

The agency plans to launch a second version of its governmentwide technology contract set aside for small businesses, due to its overwhelming success, an official said.

Winners and one possible loser

Small-business programs under Obama could benefit vets and women, but Alaska native corporations might suffer.

Catapult names Thornton CFO

Catapult Technology Ltd. has named David Thornton to be its chief financial officer.

Alliant small businesses must qualify before taking orders

The government must certify that the chosen companies qualify as small businesses before they can begin bidding for orders on the $15 billion contract.

GSA awards 72 small business Alliant contracts

Second try for the multiple-award IT contract comes one-year after original award.

Accenture to upgrade Maryland's tax collection system

Accenture has won an $87 million competitive procurement contract to upgrade Maryland’s tax collection system.

GSA delays large Alliant awards until 2009

GSA plans to award the Alliant Small Business telecommunications contract this month, as it seeks to further evaluate bids on the much larger Alliant contract.

Paradigm to assist Navy with professional services

Paradigm Technologies will provide professional services to the Navy under a new task order.

2008: In Review | A year of turmoil and uncertainty

Security, tight budgets and contract protests dominate a look back at 2008.