A deep dive into government contracting
This week on Amtower Off Center, Kevin Plexico, EVP of Deltek, joins host Mark Amtower for a deep discussion on the current state of government contracting. Kevin Plexico,…
Can There Be Too Much Comfort at Work?
Research has shown that feeling too psychologically safe in the workplace can inhibit job performance. The post Can There Be Too Much Comfort at Work? appeared first on…
What it will take to realize AI’s promise to simplify and speed federal acquisition?
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Let’s talk about AI. Because everyone is talking about using AI to simplify the contracting workload, both for government officials and also…
Pentagon cancels multibillion dollar household goods moving contract
The Defense Department has cancelled its multibillion dollar Global Household Goods contract (GHC), bringing an abrupt end to a years-long effort that was intended to overhaul the management…
‘Absolutely nuts’: DHS secretary to review all contract, grant awards over $100k
Just ahead of the busiest time of the year for most agency acquisition shops, the Homeland Security Department is throwing in an extra layer of review for its…
Important investment trends in the defense and government sector
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Raymond James has recently published its Defense and Government Market Intel Report, looking back to May of 2024. Tell me what the big…
Do Your Managers Know How to Help Without Micromanaging?
The key is to train new managers to help team members in a way that is empowering, rather than aggravating or demoralizing. The post Do Your Managers Know…
An inside look at the NCMA
Kraig Conrad, CEO of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and chair of the Commerce & Contract Management Institute is this week’s guest on Off the Shelf. Kraig…
TDR is an opportunity for partnership
On June 9, 2025, the General Services Administration announced the mandatory expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The mandatory expansion will begin…
Clarifying the rules around the Small Business Innovation Research program
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton So the Trump administration has been really clear about its intent to make government procurement move faster, be simpler, and bring more commercial-ready…