The FAR rewrite is more than just updated rules
“They’ve got to be planning ahead for, okay, if this is where the FAR is going, how are we going to be ready to implement that?” said Emily…
A proposed FAR rule is trying to fix one of the government’s most persistent data problems
“This is an interesting way to put out this proposed rule because this is something that we’ve been waiting for for 15 years or 16 years now,” said…
New law barring DoD contractors from retaining certain outside consultants goes into effect
A provision from the 2025 NDAA prohibits DoD from working with contractors that retain consultants representing certain Chinese companies blacklisted by DoD.
Defense manufacturing emerges as Pentagon bottleneck
Manufacturing — not funding — is becoming the biggest hurdle to getting new technology into troops’ hands faster.
NASA’s fuel for acquisition innovation? Adversity and opportunity
Shifts in the federal workforce and acquisition policies alike mark a pivotal moment for NASA, according to Deputy Senior Procurement Executive Marvin Horne.
Industry groups lobby to kill proposal restricting defense stock buybacks
“We urge Congress to reject any further attempts to prohibit public companies from making decisions that are in their best long-term interests,” industry said.
What Is Your Workplace’s Psychological Age?
A workforce with a psychological mindset of openness to try new things, eagerness to explore and have fun, and flexibility in how work gets done can be a…
Time for a Revolutionary MAS Overhaul
As progress streamlining the FAR continues, there are related opportunities for revolutionary procurement reform.
DISA expands enterprise software push across DoD
DISA is planning more enterprise software deals as service officials push joint licensing, warning shared technology is critical for future military operations.