Entries by Bobby Cottingham

Understanding the Branches of the Department of Defense in the United States Government

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is an essential component of the federal government. The DoD is responsible for maintaining the nation’s security and protecting its interests. The DoD operates through several branches that work collectively to ensure the defense of the United States and its allies. In this blog, we will explore the […]

The History of Juneteenth, and why is it an important American holiday

The United States government’s recognized holiday Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, it holds an important place in American history. It celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated across the country, honoring the past, embracing the […]

A Brief Intro into the SBA’s HUBZone Program

The SBA HUBZone program is a federal program that was created to help small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZone’s) gain access to government contracts. These zones are typically located in economically distressed areas, such as inner cities or rural areas, and are designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as eligible for […]

There is a Growing Demand in Government Acquisition

In a recent conversation between Tom Temin, the host of the Federal Drive, and Larry Allen, the president of federal business partners, they discussed the rapidly increasing demand for government acquisition contracting officers. The state of government acquisition is stable but as we move forward in time the processes that were effective in the late […]

How the U.S. Government celebrates Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationally by the United States government. All non-essential federal agencies are closed on Thanksgiving, and all federal employees are paid, even on holidays. Most federal employees work Monday through Friday, so if the holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on the next regular […]

GSA Plans to Launch New Alliance 3 GWAC

The General Services Administration plans to launch the third iteration of its Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract. The GSA, plans to follow-up on to its One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services procurement vehicle (OASIS). Alliant 3 is an interagency IDIQ contract intended to provide access to IT services to federal agencies. OASIS+ is an integrated non-agency […]