DoD’s multi-billion dollar moving contract faces another legal challenge
Over the past four and a half years, the Defense Department has faced at least four separate rounds of bid protest litigation challenging its multi-billion dollar overhaul of…
Here are key acquisition provisions in 2025 NDAA
Several key provisions aimed at streamlining the acquisition process made its way into the 2025 defense policy bill President Joe Biden signed into law on Monday. One of…
Contractors breathe a sigh of relief at budget deal
Federal contractors never expected Congress to get a full-year appropriation done last week. So they’re generally pleased about the avoidance of a government shutdown. That gives the government…
Things are changing at AbilityOne contractors
At 50 years in business, SourceAmerica looks a lot different than when it was founded. It’s one of the largest contractors under the AbilityOne program, and it offers…
After a career in procurement, she’s selling to the government
A long-time federal career procurement executive has a new job. She’s the CEO of a contractor. But not just any contractor but a non-profit with a purpose. Soraya…
How Much Help Do We Want from AI?
When AI is listening, taking notes, and transcribing on your behalf, you don’t necessarily learn and retain that knowledge. The post How Much Help Do We Want from…
Managing the presidential transition
This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by GovNavigators co-founder Robert Shea for a very lively discussion on the upcoming administration. Topics include: Managing the…
Breaking down barriers: The challenges of federal micro-purchases for small businesses
Navigating the federal contracting landscape can be a daunting experience for small businesses. Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with…
Contractors prepare for really, really late 2025 appropriations
The General Services Administration has been making steady award progress on two signature, multi-award contracts. Even as Polaris II and Oasis-Plus move along, agency appropriations for 2025 look…
Is “Kiss Up/Kick Down” Your Organization’s Default Leadership Culture?
In such a culture, leaders do everything they can to win favor with all the executives above them while putting little-to-no value on how they treat those working…