The Department of Defense (DOD) has a vast array of requirements that must be met before accepting any type of software. Among them is a landmark policy that requires every asset and piece of personal property in possession of the DOD to be identified by a unique serialized identification number in accordance with MIL-STD- 130.…
The budget for public schools is constantly shrinking. More and more teachers are leaned on to provide their own materials for the classroom, limits are placed on the amount of copy paper that can be used, and text books are becoming increasingly outdated as schools are unable to purchase new products. That is why it…
On Thursday, March 16, President Donald J. Trump released a $1.15 trillion budget proposal that reveals the White House’s budget priorities for 2018. The 53-page document is known as a “skinny budget,” which means the document is meant as a rough outline, with more details to come later in the year. Although skinny budgets are…
If a software company wants to work with the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or any other federal organization, they must first obtain an official Certificate of Networthiness (CoN). This certificate, in addition to ensuring that any software meets high military standards, also serves as a strict security measure for the U.S. Army or other…
Any large enterprise faces massive challenges in tracking their assets, but public agencies face those same challenges and then some. And that’s doubly true for police departments — especially in the political climate of 2017. Over the last two decades, many organizations have transitioned from a hard copy check out, check in system for assets…
Gleason Research Associates, Inc. (GRA) is a veteran-owned small business providing specialized products and services to support the warfighter. GRA was founded in 1982 with the vision of conducting engineering and scientific analyses and evaluations related to missile and sensor systems. Over the years, GRA has successfully built on that strong foundation by expanding its…
What’s in everyone’s office? How much did that cost? Is everything bar-coded, identified and listed? When are subhand receipts due? What if something is missing? Why isn’t this easier? These were all questions Sharlene Hicks asked repeatedly every day. In 1993, Hicks was an inventory clerk helping the government maintain property books for hand receipt…