Category: Articles

Stay informed on the latest industry topics with our articles. Learn about the rise of ‘whaling’ attacks impacting federal agencies and contractors. Explore the pros and cons of ChatGPT, and discover how OMB is streamlining contracting officer training. Additionally, delve into the revival of earmarks and updates on NAICS codes for WOSB, along with the Prison Camera Law.

The Time to Innovate is Now

September 21, 2022 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

The sour economy is affecting all of us. The stock market has been in a funk for a year, inflation is rampant, and the COVID-19 pandemic has left the supply chain in sputtering disarray. Then consider China’s pandemic lockdown, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Federal Reserve’s plan to tightening the proverbial money belt and... Read More

Small Business Awards Scale Greatest Heights in ‘21

September 6, 2022 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

If you run a small business and you’re ready for some good financial news, just continue reading. Now that I have your attention, here it is: Federal agencies reached a new high water mark ― and made history in the process ― in fiscal 2021 in awarding total prime contract dollars to small businesses.... Read More

Inflationary Impacts on Contracting

July 11, 2022 By Gloria Larkin Leave a Comment

Feds Addressing Inflationary Impacts, Possible Actions By Gloria Larkin Who remembers what the acronym WIN meant back in the 1970s? Those of you who recall that the letters stood for Whip Inflation Now, a grassroots effort that was supported by President Gerald Ford, can go straight to the trivia bonus round. While that effort was... Read More

New NAICS Codes 2022: What you need to know

April 18, 2022 By Kiyon Brandford Leave a Comment

New NAICS Codes 2022: What you need to know By: Kiyon Brandford Did you know that every 5 years NAICS codes undergo a review for potential revisions? The last revision happened in Fiscal Year 2017 which means new NAICS code revisions have been released for Fiscal Year 2022. The development and maintenance of NAICS codes... Read More