FedRAMP 20x: 5 key takeaways for the government sector
The simpler it is to comply with government regulations, the easier it becomes to bring efficiency and innovation into the government sector. That’s why FedRAMP 20x, a new…
Defense companies not ‘exiting’ market at such a fast rate
One key driver of the Trump administration’s overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulations is to make it easier for companies to do business with the government. One primary,…
What contractors are looking at in the DoD and DHS budget submissions
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton I know one of the things that defense contractors always watch is the rollout of budget submissions in the anticipation that there’s code…
A new look into the scale and scope of the Trump Administration’s grant terminations
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: Zoe, I’m gonna start my first question with you because as I looked at this report that you all have recently published, since…
Customer Service Lessons from My 50th Birthday Celebration in Paris
When training employees on customer service, a Golden Rule/empathy approach might work best as employees imagine themselves in the shoes of those they are serving or working with….
The law that set the foundation for modern acquisition
What: The Services Acquisition Reform Act (SARA) When: Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed the bill into law in November 2003. Why it matters: SARA established…
House leaders aim to replace rather than fix DoD acquisition system
After a few years’ lull on Capitol Hill, it’s time again for Defense acquisition reform. And this time around, reform might not be a strong enough word. The…
DHS terminates two contracts, moving work to GSA
The Department of Homeland Security pulled the plug on two major acquisition programs, and to several observers, it may be just the beginning. DHS on Friday announced the…