OMB’s new guidance, RFI boost grant modernization efforts
The long-awaited and much-anticipated update to the basic management standards for the federal grants community is out. The Office of Management and Budget’s 2024 Revisions of the Uniform…
Happy 40th birthday to the FAR, but has it gone too far?
April 1 marked the 40th birthday of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No one can question the need for a regulation implementing procurement law and providing guidance to…
Contractors feel the pinch of false claims act cases
Contractors feeling beset by false claims act lawsuits, feel that way for good reason. The number of cases launched by the Justice Department reached an all-time high last…
Air Force begins phase 2 of enterprise IT service delivery
The Air Force is out with a new multiple award solicitation to modernize all of its base network infrastructure. The request for proposals uses the phrase, “enterprise IT-as-a-service”…
How election years affect federal contracting
Election years tend to dampen contracting. If an incumbent loses re-election, policy shifts and new people can put contracts on hold. For how contractors should prepare for whatever…
Women-owned small businesses win record $25.5B in federal contracts
Women-owned small businesses won more federal contracting dollars in fiscal 2023 than ever before. New data from FedMine, a government business intelligence platform, shows women-owned small firms won…
The Importance of Communication Training
At least one training session for all employees on the topic of efficient but friendly communication is a good idea. The post The Importance of Communication Training appeared…
The value of GovCon associations
Katie Helwig This week on Amtower Off Center, GovCon expert Katie Helwig of MildRed joins host Mark Amtower to discuss the value of GovCon associations. Topics include: Creating visibility…
A joint business venture to help maintain national security in space
Two commercial space companies have agreed to work together on enhancing national security capabilities in the commercial space domain. Voyager Space and Palantir are using their abilities to…
GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers
Agencies will soon have more choices to buy commercial products from under the General Services Administration’s Commercial Platform program. GSA is expanding the number of providers from three…