GSA’s Allen eyes fall rollout for FAR rulemaking
After unveiling a series of immediate acquisition changes over the summer, the Trump administration is on track to debut a formal rulemaking to overhaul and streamline the Federal…
A new anti-discrimination guidance memo from DOJ
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Let’s start with the big picture. DOJ published a pretty important memo at the end of July addressing guidance for recipients of federal funding…
With a possible government shutdown looming, contractors are looking for guidance
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Okay, so Congress is back, but limited number of work days before the end of the FY. So with the threat of government shutdown…
Major changes to SBIR program debated as reauthorization deadline nears
The reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research program is caught in a tug-of-war. The new-age venture capitalists want to transform the 43-year-old program to meet what they…
INNOVATE Act strengthens national defense by empowering small businesses
As geopolitical threats grow, the U.S. must strengthen its defense industrial base and accelerate innovation. Technological superiority isn’t guaranteed. It must be earned through bold policy, targeted investment…
SBIR is America’s most successful innovation program — Why is Congress considering radical changes?
The Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) was created in 1982 to serve the research and development and technology needs of the federal government by leveraging the energies,…
Opening doors for Americans who can’t see, but refuse to be unseen
Interview transcript: Soraya Correa The National Industries for the Blind is a non-profit organization that was established in 1938 through the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, and its focus is…
Defining Meaningful Workplace Conversations
Training managers (and all employees) on meaningful communication may be just what your organization needs to avoid confusion and a demoralized workforce. The post Defining Meaningful Workplace Conversations…