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Army’s New Small Biz Contract Opportunities Focus on AI/ML, Hydrofluorocarbons

The U.S. Army has opened three early-stage contract opportunities for U.S.-based small businesses capable of developing materials-readiness technologies using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Phase I contracts are funded through the Army Applied Small Business Innovation Research Program and are projected to take 6 to 13 months to complete, the service branch said Monday. […] More

by Jamie Bennet November 29, 2022, 11:41 am
in Contract Awards, News

Small Businesses to Prototype Edge Devices, Radio Tech Under Army SBIR Contracts

Five companies have secured 18-month grants from the U.S. Army to continue developing prototypes of mission critical technologies as part of the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program. The service branch said Thursday it awarded up to $1.7 million to each SBIR participant to support the transition of artificial intelligence and machine […] More

by Kacey Roberts August 1, 2022, 11:56 am
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Catalyst Accelerator Hosts GovCon Boot Camp for Small Businesses

Catalyst Accelerator hosted a two-week event that sought to help a cohort of businesses connect with subject matter experts on government contracting. Six companies that have not yet worked with any public sector organization took part in the Government Business Boot Camp, which featured panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions, Catalyst Accelerator said Monday. Executives at […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman June 28, 2022, 11:56 am
in Government Technology, News

Matthew Willis: Army Uses Available Authorities to Recognize Small Business Innovation

Some U.S. Army and technology industry representatives discussed ways small businesses and technology entrepreneurs can overcome the challenge of transforming ideas into practical applications during an Army Futures Command-hosted forum. AFC reports that Matthew Willis, director of applied small business innovation research and prize competitions at the Army, said during the 2021 Advanced Technology Summit […] More

by Angeline Leishman July 26, 2021, 11:43 am
in Cybersecurity News, News

BGOV: Agencies Awarded $26.2B in IT Obligations to Small Businesses in FY 20

Government agencies have increased information technology contract obligations to small businesses from $23.8 billion in fiscal year 2019 to $26.2 billion in FY 2020, Bloomberg Government reported Monday.

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by Brenda Marie Rivers February 9, 2021, 11:55 am
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DCSA Seeks Engineering, Modernization Support for DOD Insider Threat Mgmt System

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is looking for potential sources of engineering services to support the agency's custom-developed information technology and threat management system.

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by Brenda Marie Rivers February 1, 2021, 2:04 am
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SBA Extends Application Deadline for COVID-19 Economic Recovery Loans

The Small Business Administration has allowed business owners and nonprofit organizations to submit applications for low-interest loans until Dec. 31 to help them manage financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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by Christine Thropp January 4, 2021, 4:48 am
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DHS Releases Presolicitation for FY 2021 SBIR Projects

The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled 12 new subject areas for the Small Business Innovation Research program in fiscal year 2021, covering concepts such as 5G network security, supply chain management and biothreat detection.

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by Brenda Marie Rivers November 16, 2020, 5:29 am
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Microsoft’s Peter Villano: SBA, DoD Should Reduce Barriers to Small Biz Participation in Gov’t Tech Programs

Peter Villano, director of Microsoft Azure, has urged the Small Business Administration and the Department of Defense to reform current approaches that prevent smaller companies from increasing participation in government technology research and development programs.

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by Brenda Marie Rivers October 6, 2020, 5:52 am
in Government Technology

CenturyLink Expands Fiber Network to Deliver Faster Internet; Maxine Moreau, Ed Morche Quoted

CenturyLink has expanded its fiber network across the nation and plans to continue its growth by integrating faster internet speeds to additional homes and businesses in several cities, the company reported on Tuesday.

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by Sarah Sybert May 19, 2020, 10:45 am
in Contract Awards, News, Press Releases

Raytheon Technologies Announces Partnerships to Secure $957M Cyber TRIDENT Training Competition; Bob Williams Quoted

Raytheon Intelligence and Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, has partnered with commercial technology companies Red Hat and VMware to secure a $957M contract under Cyber TRIDENT, the company reported on Wednesday.

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by Sarah Sybert April 29, 2020, 10:18 am
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SBA Announces $349B Paycheck Protection Program to Provide Economic Relief During COVID-19; Jovita Carranza Quoted

Jovita Carranza, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has launched the $349B Paycheck Protection Program, an emergency loan program created last week with the President's signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the SBA announced on Monday.

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by Sarah Sybert April 6, 2020, 10:24 am

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