Government Contracting


Recent Government Contracting Articles

DOI Contracts Miscoded

By Angus Loten |  Jul 8, 2008

Investigators find $5.7 million in small-business contracts went to Home Depot, Dell and other corporate giants.  Read more


Tips on Landing Fed Contracts

Aug 31, 2007

The National Defense Industrial Association will host a two-day conference in Michigan next month aimed at helping entrepreneurs do business with the governm...  Read more


Feds Short on Small-Business Contract Goals

By Angus Loten |  Aug 17, 2007

The lower tallies come as big corporations are stricken from the government's small-business contracting database, officials say.  Read more


SBA Offers Start-Up Loans to Military

Jun 13, 2007

The Small Business Administration this week unveiled a new loan initiative designed to provide veterans, active duty personnel, Reservists and National Guard...  Read more


NASA Conference for Small Businesses

Feb 9, 2007

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory will hold its 19th annual High-Tech Conference for Small Business March 5-8 in Los Angeles, organizers said Friday.  Read more


Small Businesses Awarded NASA Contracts

Nov 21, 2006

NASA has selected 287 proposals from small businesses nationwide for federal research and development contracts worth $28 million, the agency announced over ...  Read more


Small Firms Line Up for NASA Contracts

By Peter Hoy |  Oct 16, 2006

Plans for new rockets and a trip to the moon have opened up opportunities for companies in a number of industries.  Read more


Democrats: Big Corporations Snatch Small-Business Contracts

By Angus Loten |  Jul 27, 2006

A new report claims more than 2,500 large companies received money earmarked for small businesses.  Read more


Who Loves You in D.C. (And Who Doesn't)

By Mike Hofman and Rod Kurtz |  Mar 29, 2006

Most people in and around the government are beholden to Corporate America and don't pay attention to (let alone understand) the needs of entrepreneurs. E...  Watch video


Federal Contracts Draw New Scrutiny

By Darren Dahl |  Aug 1, 2005

New questions about federal contracts for small businesses that aren’t.  Read more


What Your Country Can Do For You

By Rod Kurtz |  Jul 1, 2003

You don't have to be as big as Halliburton to get a piece of the government-contracting action.  Read more


3-2-1 Contract

By Ilan Mochari |  Nov 15, 1999

Having trouble with complex government certification forms? EZCertify.com simplifies the application process and helps minority companies compete for governm...  Read more


Stand-In

By Nancy Archuleta |  Feb 1, 1995

A CEO tells how she was used as a figurehead to get federal benefits, but fought and won control of her company.  Read more


Keeping Up, With NASA's Help

By Inc. staff |  Feb 1, 1989

Information regarding database searching agency for the high-tech information age  Read more


The Pentagon As Partner;

Apr 1, 1987

The Pentagon As Partner;. While a Star Wars contract can set a company humming, it's hardly a ticket to easy street. Dealing with the federal government ...  Read more


Why I Avoid Government Contracts

By Charles George |  Jun 1, 1982

The Davis-Bacon Act, a relic from the Depression, inflates costs on federal construction projects and discourages small builders from bidding on them.  Read more


A Defense Of Defense Procurement Officers

By John E. Greenhalgh |  Apr 1, 1982

A Defense Of Defense Procurement Officers. The implication in February's Speaking Out column that government procurement officials are primarily concerne...  Read more


Department Of Defense Small Business Advanced Technology Program (desat)

Aug 1, 1981

Phase I: The DoD expects to award approximately 100 contracts of up to $50,000 each for feasibility research carried out over six months.  Read more


Uncle Sam Wants You -- To Do Rd For Defense

Jun 1, 1981

Uncle Sam Wants You -- To Do R<amp></amp>d For Defense. The Department of Defense, which has long relied on large companies for the bulk of i...  Read more


Small Businesses Denied Government Contracts

By Darren Dahl

A recent report reveals that many federal agencies are failing to award contracts to small businesses.  Read more


Best Friends in D.C.: Insider Tips [Audio]

By Mike Hofman and Rod Kurtz

What does it take to get your way in Washington? Executive Editor Mike Hofman offers some advice on making friends inside the Beltway.   Watch video