Small, Local Companies Lag on Stimulus Contracts
More than 90% of contract dollars under the economic stimulus act have been awarded through existing contracts according to the market research firm Input.

Homeland Security Will Review Services Contracts
The Homeland Security Department has begun a review of professional services contracts to ensure that contractors are not doing work that is inherently governmental.

Regulators Seek Ideas on Anti-Counterfeiting Rule
The Federal Acquisition Regulations councils plan a series of public meetings to discuss ways of blocking counterfeit IT products from making their way into government systems.

Administration Further Delays E-Verify Requirement
As the Obama administration announced another delay in requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano reaffirmed her support for the system that verifies workers’ eligibility for employment.

Nominee: GSA Must “Earn Our Customers”
President Obama’s choice to head the General Services Administration is awaiting a Senate vote after the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee recommended confirmation.

Why Business Development Is Not For BD Staff Only
Successful business development consists basically of gathering intelligence and then using that intelligence to demonstrate that you are the company the government decision makers want to work with.