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Inspired Solutions and GitLab hosted 35 Department of War software leaders for a full day on GitLab Ultimate DevSecOps. Here is what came out of it.

Step-by-step guide for federal contracting officers on how to award an 8(a) sole source contract, from initial contact through signed award. Written by an SBA-certified 8(a) firm with 25+ years of federal experience.

If you're a federal contracting officer or program manager trying to move fast on a requirement, you've probably heard about the 8(a) sole source contract. It's one of the most efficient procurement tools in the federal acquisition toolkit and one of the most underused. This post breaks down exactly what an 8(a) sole source contract is, why agencies use it, and how the process works from start to finish. What Is the SBA 8(a) Program? The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

Let me tell you something about my wife. Isabella Piña grew up in Dominica, raised by her grandmother. She came to this country, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and spent 21 years serving. She went from Automated Logistical Specialist to Army nurse to officer to Robotic Surgery Coordinator. She earned her nursing degree and her master's degree while wearing the uniform. Then she came home and built a company. That is not a resume. That is a foundation. When Isabella founded Inspir