15 February 2012 The 2013 Federal Budget Proposal


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Washington Technology reported this week on the proposed 2013 Federal Budget and its implications for IT contractors. Although overall allocations are down, the budget cites several IT-related initiatives leveled for support. Read the Washington Technology article here – 2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash.


30 January 2012 Federal Times Reports DHS Promises Contracting Improvements, Including Electronic Bidding


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Federal Times reported on Jan. 27, 2012 that Department of Homeland Security contractors will soon be able to submit all bids electronically — most are submitted on paper now — as one of the improvements department officials promised at DHS Industry Day in Washington, D.C. Read the full Federal Times report here: http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20120127/DEPARTMENTS03/201270302/1001


3 January 2012 Successful IT Procurement & The Pace of Growth in Cybersecurity


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John Higgins at CRM News provided two thoughtful articles in recent weeks on government information technology issues. The first highlights the GAO’s recent identification of several key elements contributing to successful IT acquisitions: Feds on Successful IT Procurement: This Is How It’s Done The second is on spending predictions according to a recent Deltek study [...]


15 December 2011 Fedbid Reverse Auction News


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Federal Computer Week published an insightful article this week about reverse auction sites such as Fedbid.com. Matthew Weigelt follows up on his prior report on use of reverse auctions by the federal government with an in-depth look at their application in the State Department. According to State’s director of acquisition management, Cathy Read, agency officials must [...]


2 August 2011 SCI has a new website!


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Welcome to SCI Consulting’s new website! This is an exciting time for SCI, as each and every day brings new opportunities and greater visibility to our company.   It continues to be an honor and a pleasure for me to lead this organization into new and expanding territory.   It is my hope that you will gain [...]