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United States Air Force Signs Agreement to use OASIS Program

Posted on December 30, 2013
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After two RFP extended deadlines originally set for September 17th, 2013 and October 10th, 2013, the GSA’s OASIS Program looks forward to the future in 2014. In the best news for the OASIS Program since its release in late August,...

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New Government Contracts Created Despite Government Shutdown

Posted on October 2, 2013
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Several news sources are stating that a government shutdown would greatly effect government contractors and small businesses, but that proves to be incorrect with agencies still releasing contracts. FedBizOpps (FBO.gov,) the government’s massive database that displays all of the available...

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How Will a Government Shutdown Affect Contracts?

Posted on September 25, 2013
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If you've checked the news lately, you'll see there's a huge buzz about a government shutdown seeming eminent. Everyone likely has questions, but contractors whose livelihood depends on payments from the Federal government are certain to be the most on...

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OASIS Small Business (SB) Program

Posted on August 19, 2013
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OASIS and OASIS Small Business (SB) are multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts that provide flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services. These contracts: Span many areas of expertise and mission spaces; Span multiple professional service disciplines;...

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DHS Advanced Acquisition Planning System

Posted on August 14, 2013
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According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) provides the DHS Forecast of Contract Opportunities in accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501. The Forecast data is for planning purposes and is not a...

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How to Win Government Contracts

Posted on February 20, 2013
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US Federal Contractor Registration recently rolled out another edition of their production of The SAM Assistance Program. This particular video is titled ‘How to Win a Government Contract’. Host Max K. Timko lays out 5 easy steps on how to...

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Congress Approves Funding of $50.7 Billion to New Jersey and New York for Hurricane Sandy Devastation

Posted on January 22, 2013
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Finally after weeks of debating and deliberating, Congress approved $50.7 billion to be granted to the state of New Jersey and New York to help rebuild their beach shores and other areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. These funds were divided...

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Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing in the Public Sector

Posted on December 9, 2011
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Cloud computing is back in the news again! With the recent addition of Cloud Saves in the new XBOX Live Dashboard and a new federal program which is intended to get more agencies on board the cloud computing bandwagon, it’s...

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Want a New iPhone 4S? So Does Uncle Sam.

Posted on October 17, 2011
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Sales of the new iPhone 4S exceeded $4 million during its first three days of sales but it’s not just consumers who want to get their hands on Apple’s latest technology – government agencies are also buying up Apple products...

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