Government Contractors Credit Union Being Formed by NAMGC
The National Association of Minority Government Contractors (NAMGC) is working on establishing a new federal credit union just for government contractors. They have received preliminary approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) so they will soon be ready to accept members after they complete the chartering process via the NCUA.
NAMGC is asking the GovCon [...]
Carroll Publishing Announces New GovCon Tool
While the DC area was focused on getting itself unburied from “Snowmageddon” Carroll Publishing quietly announced a useful new resource for government contractors. Their GovSearch™ product now includes comprehensive government transactions data giving clients access to the purchasing history of products and services by the Federal government, with detail including dollars spent, contract completion dates [...]
15th Annual Government Contractor Industry Survey
Grant Thornton released its 15th edition of their Government Contractor Industry Survey and published these highlights:
Revenue Trends – Fifty percent of survey participants experienced revenue increases from federal business during the past year, while 20% suffered decreases.
Revenue impact from stimulus spending – Only 4% of surveyed companies anticipate significant revenue increases from the stimulus package.
Management [...]
The Shot That Was Heard Around the World
A Republican victory in the Massachusetts Senate race is an extraordinary political event that will have significant effect on American politics for decades to come. For a Republican to capture the seat Teddy Kennedy held for dozens of years is akin to the shot that was heard around the world.
Whether you agree, disagree, are happy [...]
Internet Capital Group Acquires GovDelivery and GovLoop
Internet Capital Group (ICG), a private-equity and venture-capital firm that invests in tech firms, acquired a controlling stake in GovDelivery for $19 million, which acquired GovLoop late last year.
The deal will provide GovDelivery with capital and other resources needed to continue expanding its business, the companies said in a statement earlier.
“ICG is partnering with GovDelivery [...]
GovCon Jobs
Industry vets know there’s a lot of money in helping to connect professionals in the government contracting industry with employers looking to fill key slots. And Lord knows my family could use some of that. Nevertheless I don’t feel right scheming about how to make a buck during a time when so many families are [...]
HIMSS Launches Diversity Business Roundtable
Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2009) – The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society has announced the creation of a Diversity Business Roundtable for Health IT to enable businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans the opportunity to advocate, collaborate, network and grow as the health IT market prepares for rapid expansion over the next decade.
“HIMSS [...]
Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation
This article by Gal Borenstein was written with 8(a) firms who are approaching the end of their 8(a) life in mind, but it is useful for any company seeking to increase it’s value to a potential acquirer:
Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation
Remember that feeling of accomplishment you had receiving [...]
Federal Acquisition Regulations by Judy Bradt
Judy Bradt wrote a series of blog posts covering the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS). FARS are as important to understand when selling to the government as are laws governing our roads when driving down the road. Not understanding the regulations in either case can be costly and potentially dangerous.
Regulations being as they are Judy set [...]
SBA Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen the 8(a) Program
The SBA is looking to update the 8(a) program and they are seeking input that you can submit through email (8aBD2@sba.gov) through Dec 28th.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced proposals aimed at strengthening opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses to benefit from its 8(a) Business Development program.
The proposed 8(a) regulation changes are the [...]
