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New NASA Policy Opens Up Space Market
With NASA's plans to privatize the launch of manned flights, companies -- including SpaceX -- are starting their engines. Read more
Winning a Government Contract
Though billions of stimulus fund dollars are being allocated for government contracts, many small business owners are still unaware of how to strategically w... Read more
Public Access to Contracting Data Disputed
The SBA and the ASBL go head-to-head on the public availability of federal contracting data. Read more
How to Become a Government Contractor
An entrepreneur's step-by-step guide to federal contracting. Read more
NASA Awards Small Business Contracts
The space agency is providing $38 million to boost innovation at smaller tech firms. Read more
Feds Short on Contract Target
Only three federal agencies met all their small-business contracting goals last year, the SBA reports. Read more
The Business of Iraq
A lot of American contractors have done very well during the Iraq war. What happens if it ends? Read more
DOI Contracts Miscoded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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) 
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
New questions about federal contracts for small businesses that aren’t. Read more
What Your Country Can Do For You
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
Having trouble with complex government certification forms? EZCertify.com simplifies the application process and helps minority companies compete for governm... Read more
Keeping Up, With NASA's Help
Information regarding database searching agency for the high-tech information age Read more
The Pentagon As Partner;
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
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
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)
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 R
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
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]
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
