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Re:Companies made millions building unemployment websites th... by untog on Thursday July 16, 2020 @09:28PM (#23865996)
Except, no. As a startup you are absolutely not going to get the contract to create a new unemployment web site for a government. Even aside from the bidding process that is deliberately set up to exclude small players any responsible government wouldn't go with you anyway: what happens in five years time when your startup has shut down (or complete it's Wonderful Journey with an acquisition) and the site stops working?
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Re:Companies made millions building unemployment websites th... by phonon on Friday July 17, 2020 @01:17AM (#23867290)
You could, but would require extensive involvement before the bid, making sure you understand the organization and structures (e.g. https://www.naswa.org/ and http://www.itsc.org/Pages/default.aspx ) perhaps hiring someone who worked there, plus experience in dealing with legacy tech.

The RFPs are public, and many states are willing to take a look at new approaches.

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Re:Companies made millions building unemployment websites th... by 1123581321 on Thursday July 16, 2020 @09:40PM (#23866078)
This isn’t a rhetorical question as programs like FedRamp exist to help startups have those good answers for responsible governments. While a brand new startup will not meet criteria, relatively new companies are able to meet requirements and earn business.

At the high level (ten figure contracts) startups have no chance vs Amazon and Microsoft, but there are many agencies and purchasing available to pursue.

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Re:Companies made millions building unemployment websites th... by jliptzin on Thursday July 16, 2020 @10:33PM (#23866369)
I am not talking about startups competing for the same contracts, I am talking about startups competing with a large company in their line of business. Blockbuster couldn’t hire Accenture to create Netflix, for instance.
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Re:Companies made millions building unemployment websites th... by watwut on Friday July 17, 2020 @01:22AM (#23867320)
You will get thay contract as fifth subcontractor down the line. It is stupid, but it does work that way.
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