Two NM companies win new federal contracts

Two NM companies win new federal contracts

The new year started on a positive note for two small New Mexico businesses after they won federal contracts. Altogether, they had three contracts worth more than $100,000. Two contracts went to medical supply company NativeVet Materiel. Awarded by the U.S. Department...
Montgomery pharmaceuticals company lands $104M government contract

Montgomery pharmaceuticals company lands $104M government contract

A $104 million federal contract was awarded to a Montgomery company this week for health care supplies. Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc., won the $104,434,809 contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center for medical, dental and...
Opinion: Yes, it can be done: expediting defense acquisition

Opinion: Yes, it can be done: expediting defense acquisition

A recent conversation with Ellen Lord, the new undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, revealed her desire to make defense acquisition faster, compressing the timeline of requests for proposals, evaluation and contract award to 12 months....
Plans revealed for new Grand Rapids veterans home

Plans revealed for new Grand Rapids veterans home

Drawings of a new Grand Rapids Home for Veterans campus have been revealed. State Rep. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, shared the renderings on her Facebook page Dec. 28. “Thank you to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Creston Neighborhood Association for...
Phoenix VA, CVS Partnership Serves 783 Vets Since Launch

Phoenix VA, CVS Partnership Serves 783 Vets Since Launch

A pilot program that allows Phoenix Veterans Affairs’ clients to get treatment for minor health issues at CVS clinics has served 783 veterans as of Christmas Day.   “It’s a partnership where we’re focused on convenience for veterans,” said Phoenix VA Chief of Staff...