SBA plan would measure small-biz size over three years

SBA said the proposal would benefit businesses by cutting down on burdens when applying for assistance programs while keeping their status for a longer period of time.

Acquisition terms are worth their weight in gold

Get a handle on acquisition terms and conditions

Top floor, please

Two-year-old IT provider chases bigger goals, but mid-market dangers lurk.

Changes mean new calculus for mergers

SBA's new size recertification rule could radically change the landscape for small businesses interested in being acquired and their potential buyers.

New rule targets large firms

But impact of recertification could affect many small businesses.

EAGLE's new keeper

DHS' EAGLE acquisition program is just getting off the ground, according to Michael Smith, the new program manager.

One big bird

EAGLE contract gains momentum and could see more than $1B in business during the next year.

Briefs

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SBA offers set-aside solution

SBA will implement an Electronic Procurement Center Representative system to help the agency analyze individual procurements and make it easier for agencies to identify small businesses capable of providing requested goods and services.

Call for nominations?2007 Fast 50 list

Washington Technology is accepting applications for our annual Fast 50 list, which measures the fastest growing small business contractors in the government. <b><font color="CC0000">The deadline for filing is Aug. 3.</font color></b>

Agencies fall short on VETS contracting goal

Agencies have sent more contracting dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses than in past years, but they're still falling short, an SBA official told a House subcommittee.

Agencies can help VETS GWAC succeed

In a July 10 memo, Paul Denett, administrator of OFPP, asked agencies to review their IT requirements and check GSA's Veterans Technology Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contract for services.

Transportation Command awards multiple IT contracts

The United States Transportation Command has picked 10 companies for a multiple-award IT services contract. The five-year contract could be worth up to $250 million.

Looming large at Fluor

Many Fluor projects exceed small-business targets, usually because of the scale of the projects and the ongoing changes in requirements, especially for overseas activities.

Size matters in small-business mergers

A small business that merges with or is acquired by another company now must immediately recertify its size.

Nearly half the small businesses with GWAC not renewed

GSA did not renew option years in June for nearly half of the businesses on a GSA governmentwide acquisition contract set aside solely for 8(a) firms.

Human capital: Show me more than the money

Opportunities to learn and advance entice tech employees to jobs.

More than a reputation

Credibility keeps popping up in discussions with Keith Kellogg, executive vice president of CACI International Inc.'s mission systems group. By his definition, credibility includes reputation and agility.

Past due

Collecting from Uncle Sam takes patience, skilled invoice writing.

Small businesses on the block should explore ESOPs

Employee stock ownership plans are a great option for sellers.