The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is an agency that works to ensure small business are able to contribute to national security by working with the DoD. It does this through running multiple initiatives, one of which is known as...
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What is Contract Lifecycle Management Software?
What is Contract Lifecycle Management Software? Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software is an automated system that streamlines the contract management process. It assists government agencies, contractors, and other...
Thanksgiving: A Brief History
Every year, the fourth Thursday in November marks the American holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a day to celebrate and reflect on what we are thankful for - family, friends, and good fortune. But the history of Thanksgiving has...
Air Force seeks industry input on new ABMS
The Air Force is looking to the industry for help in developing a new and improved Air and Space Battle Management System (ABMS). In a recent Request for Information (RFI), the service called for industry input on ABMS requirements, capabilities, and potential...
5 GovCon areas that could be revolutionized by blockchain technology
The U.S. government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world, spending more than $500 billion annually on contracts with private businesses. With such a large budget, it's no surprise that the government is always...
The Cloud is the New Frontier for Government Procurement
“I don’t need a hard disk in my computer if I can get to the server faster… carrying around these non-connected computers is byzantine by comparison.” - Steve Jobs, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman, Apple Inc. The cloud has been a game-changer for the private...
An Introduction to CMMI Certifications
You may have heard of CMMI certifications and wondered what they mean for you as a government contractor. To this end, CMMI stands for Capability Maturity Model Integration, and it is a process improvement approach that can be used by organizations to improve their...
$900M Contract: The Army’s Modernization Priorities IDIQ Kicks Off
The United States Army has announced that it is now accepting proposals for its $900 million Modernization Priorities Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract, which has a five-year base period and one five-year option period, will support...
Veterans Day – A Brief History
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed on November 11th. It is a day to honor all of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors military...
How to Market Your Business as a Government Contractor
Trying to earn government contracts is tough as it is competitive. If you want to secure as many contracts as possible, you need to start digital marketing to make your business more discoverable for government officials, by...
Everything You Need to Know About Honeypots & Cyberattacks
A honeypot is a computer security mechanism set up to detect, deflect, or otherwise counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems and can be used to monitor activity and identify hackers. They are often used by government agencies and large...
What are the best government contracts for small businesses?
The federal government is the world's largest buyer of products and services, sourcing almost everything they need from big or small businesses. In fact, President Biden just announced $6 trillion in spending for 2022 - an...