There are more new updates to the FAR — how do they all fit together?
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: When last we spoke, we were dealing with FAR Part 10, and you were encouraged about the information that was coming out and all…
Managing Seasoned Employees
Using the same management approach for entry-level employees and those who have decades of experience will not lead to optimal performance. The post Managing Seasoned Employees appeared first…
New legal questions arise over ‘interested party’ status in bid protests
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: You’ve got a really interesting case for us this week that comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Tell us…
Some practical suggestions for those looking to make government more efficient
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Lots of government reformers want to make government run more like a business, but there are important reasons for the differences and important considerations…
New DoD memo outlines review process for IT consulting contracts
The Defense Department’s new memo expands on how contracts for IT consulting, management services and advisory support will be reviewed, establishing a formal approval process in line with…
A new working group wants to make federal procurement more efficient
Interview transcribed: Terry Gerton The National Contract Management Association is launching a new effort to improve federal acquisition efficiency. The Trump administration has already published a…
A new opportunity to solve government effectiveness problems
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton I know IBM has long been a sponsor of research that offers practical solutions for government problems. You’ve got a new call…
What happens when the agency secretary starts reviewing grants and contracts
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: You have been watching something that I think is really interesting happening kind of across the federal agencies now under the Trump administration, where…
USPTO wants to push AI deeper into its processes
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has already invested heavily in artificial intelligence capabilities. Its employees have access to several tools to review documents and reduce the burden…
State of the GovCon market
This week on Amtower Off Center, Nick Wakeman, editor in chief of Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the GovCon…