Federal Contracts
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Federal contractors new buzz word: "Diversify"
CommentAitoro interview July 25, 2012
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Government contractors reaching out with social media
CommentGovernment contractors are reaching out through social media.
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Business bracing for the worst: how the DC-area is preparing for August 3rd
CommentIt's official: DC-area businesses are worried. If the country defaults, they need a plan, but even if lawmakers come up with a solution, it could mean big cuts for contractors, federal workers and projects.
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How to do business with the federal government and the myths you should never believe
CommentThe author of the book, "Selling to the Government" shares the six myths business people should never fall for, when in comes to the federal government.
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Why defense contractors feel the need to go global
CommentWBJ's Jill Aitoro explains why federal contractors are turning to foreign countries for business.
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Stimulus cheats: A GAO report on contractors who didn't pay taxes on stimulus funds
CommentThe GAO report on $757 million in back taxes that some federal contractors and non-profits owe, after getting stimulus funds.
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The future for mid-sized government contractors
CommentWashington Business Journal's Jill Aitoro explains how the federal contracting competition is changing and why medium-sized companies may be feeling the brunt of the transformations
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Highlights from Wednesday's 'Capital Insider'
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How to win government contracts
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Highlights from Thursday's 'Capital Insider'
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Lockheed moving some jobs to Manassas
Lockheed Martin is adding jobs at its Manassas facility, many of which will be filled by employees transferring from an Eagan, Minn., site that is closing.
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Air Force opening $1 billion medical contract
Contractors have advised and consulted at Air Force medical centers in the past, but they'll have to compete anew as the Air Force prepares to open a nearly $1 billion competition
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Private-equity firms grab divested defense units
The government's growing interest in avoiding conflicts of interest when it hires companies that provide multiple services has created a new crop of private-equity owned contractors.
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Highlights from Friday's 'Capital Insider'
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Highlights from Monday's 'Capital Insider'
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BAE Systems wins $60 million Navy contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract for up to five years and $60 million to support the U.S. Navy's Standard Missile program, the company, whose U.S. operations are headquartered in Rockville, announced.
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Federal contracts awarded
Northrop Grumman Information Technology of Herndon won a $49.9 million contract from the Air Force to provide fully functional messaging systems.
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Federal hiring reform and contract confusion
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