House Small Business Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation aimed at helping credit prime contractors for awarding subcontracts to small businesses in the same manner agencies are credited. The Make Every
MoreThe U.S. Defense Department wants to implement a rule requiring large contractors to adopt measures aimed at avoiding counterfeit electronic parts and components, Fierce Government IT reported Tuesday. David Perera writes the
MoreThe U.S. government has proposed federal contractorsâ salary be tied to that of the Presidentâs $400,000 annual pay, the Washington Business Journal reported Friday. Jill Aitoro writes the current method for setting
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The U.S. Defense Department wants to revamp the way it acquires weapons as it intends to form procurement strategies based on affordability, DoD Buzz reported Friday. Kris Osborn writes Deputy Defense Secretary
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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter has recognized the industryâs needs to generate profits and reach margins in order to ensure success for both government and contractors, the Washington Business Journal reported Friday.
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The Small Business Administration has launched a new effort intended to help women-owned contracting companies compete for more business in the federal government, GovExec reports. Charles Clark writes the initiative comes nearly
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Industry consortium Open Group has unveiled a benchmark for accrediting global information technology partners in a bid to implement best practices across the industry, according to a GSN article. The group intends
MoreFourteen out of the U.S. government’s 20 largest pending contract awards have been delayed as a result of sequestration and the total value of those contracts has fallen nearly 40 percent from
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