The latest product from the FAR overhaul is posted, to positive reviews
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: We’ve got some news to talk about. The revolutionary FAR overhaul. The first part of it is out, Part 10. What caught your eye?…
SCORE facing tough road ahead if SBA’s budget is cut
Small business advocates are sounding the alarm bells over the Small Business Administration’s fiscal 2026 budget request. The White House is proposing to eliminate several long-standing programs that…
Has the Definition of Professionalism in the Workplace Changed?
According to a report from Clarify Capital, only 31 percent of survey participants chose “positive attitude and work ethic” in response to the question, “What does professionalism mean?”…
Using artificial intelligence to reduce DoD’s procurement timelines
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton I guess applying AI to the federal acquisition process really seems to be a question of when and how, not if. I mean, commercial…
Hegseth cracks down on Pentagon use of IT consulting contracts
The Pentagon is cracking down on IT consulting and management services contracts as it seeks to reduce reliance on outside firms and increase its in-house capabilities. In a…
Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition reform legislation
On May 21, 2025, the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a legislative hearing which included consideration of S. 1591, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment…
Is that Internal Promotion a Good Idea?
Key factors include team dynamics, the successful transition of the promoted employee aways from their former projects, and their likelihood to remain with the organization. The post Is…
OPM tries again to modernize HR systems with new RFP
The Office of Personnel Management is taking a second bite at the apple to modernize its human resources platform. OPM released a new request for proposals on Thursday…
VA sets new rules for contracts worth more than $10 million
The Veterans Affairs Department is turning up the scrutiny for all of its information technology, professional services and any other new contracts valued at least at $10 million….
Bluster or brilliance: Browsing the FAR 2.0 rewrite
It’s not the first time and it won’t be the last time the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) comes under fire for revision. As of April 15, 2025, President…