ASBL Reports Many Small Business Contracts Actually Going to Large Companies
The federal government has a statutory goal of awarding 23% of contracts to small businesses, which are defined as businesses that are "independently owned." However, according to a new report issued by the American Small Business League (ASBL), 77.6 percent ($16 billion) of the federal government's contracting spending on small businesses actually went to large companies in 2011.
Introduction to Earned Value Management Systems in Government Contracting
Across all industries and roles within government contracting, earned value management systems (EVMS) are becoming an expected tool for project managers seeking to stay on budget and on time. In this 90-minute seminar, Michael will draw from his experience to not only introduce participants to the application of EVMS within government contracting, but he will do it in a practical way that will help drive home some key concepts that are often impediments to effective implementation.