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Report confirms middle-market doldrums

A decade of dwindling growth has hurt weakened midtier federal professional services companies.

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Alliant contracts move ahead

Draft RFPs still need details, industry groups say.

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GSA details Alliant RFP

Minimum orders have been lowered to make the contracts more useful to midsize businesses, agency officials said.

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GSA issues draft SmartPay solicitation

Comments wanted on effort to renew government purchase card program.

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Feds scramble to improve emergency procurement information

But efforts to avoid a replay of 2005 disasters are not complete.

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GSA issues new Alliant draft RFPs

Small-business set-aside will bring as much as $15 billion to small firms, while the main contract is worth as much as $50 billion.

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Poll: Government IT buyers go to the source

Market Connections report finds resellers and integrators are considered less innovative, and the Web is first choice for information, ahead of sales reps and shows.

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Contractors win big at USAID

A recent stream of contracts has opened doors for companies.

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Bill would aid American Indian businesses

Senators sponsor legislation to expand small-business opportunities for American Indians.

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Democrats want SBA legislation hearing

Earlier markup session was postponed when almost 50 amendments were submitted before it was to begin.

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Agencies want eco-friendly tech

The EPEAT standard identifies suitable purchases.

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GAO: Census Bureau running out of time for 2010

Changes in contract milestones could affect the ability to develop systems by 2008 dress rehearsal.

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Government increasingly outsources business intelligence work

More agencies are turning to third-party data brokers to mitigate risks.

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Courtland: Focusing on the future

GSA's value proposition of the future ought to capitalize on past successes

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UPDATED: GSA official looks to better times ahead

John Johnson reminds industry of upcoming draft RFPS that will provide an opportunity for dialogue.

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GSA gets authority to offer early-outs and buyouts

Move is one of several measures GSA is taking in an effort to address the faltering business performance of some divisions.

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Vets battle for more contract wins

A new GWAC could bring more business to some vet-owned companies.

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NMCI drives EDS government revenue

The company's overall revenue also grew.

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OPM awards retirement systems modernization contract

Systems modernization will eliminate multiple interim annuity payments and deliver retiring federal employees their payment on the day it is due.

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SRA reports flat earnings

Company warned investors that the quarterly reports would miss earlier projections, saying it underestimated bid and proposal costs.