MCR makes 3 strategic hires to push for $500M revenue mark

Trio of new executives has broad range of experience from communications to the Coca-Cola Co.

ManTech reportedly sued by small biz over contract breach

System High Corp. claims the large contractor unfairly terminated subcontracts as retaliation.

State seeks social media monitoring tools

State Department files a sources-sought notice to determine if small business could fulfill its requirements.

Link Solutions captures $50M Aberdeen contract

Small business wins $50 million contract for IT support work at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

ManTech deal expands cybersecurity chops

ManTech plans to acquire cybersecurity-solutions provider HBGary.

Commerce: Computer contract to save taxpayers millions

In a rare blog announcement, a Commerce official touted the cost-savings potential from a recent Intelligent Decisions Inc. contract.

Air Force explores award-fee kickers for small biz

In an effort to bring about change in the small-business contracting world, the Air Force looks into financially rewarding good work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Congress turns heat up on small-biz goals

Under a new bill, a department that misses a small-business contracting goal could lose money from the next year's budget.

Citizant devises energy-measurement system for HUD

When completed the data-monitoring system will track and report on how grant funds are being used for energy conservation.