Will Hegseth’s insourcing push really cut waste?
Through a series of directives released last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing the department to reduce reliance on outside IT consulting and management services firms…
Navigating the new era of federal acquisition: Insights from Vertosoft’s CEO
The federal government’s approach to acquisition is changing, driven by a push for consolidation, increased efficiency and greater accessibility for a broader range of vendors. Some of these…
Two more centralization, cost savings initiatives from GSA
Two new initiatives are accelerating General Services Administration progress toward centralizing the procurement of common goods and services, simplifying acquisition processes and saving money. GSA is taking initial…
Interesting times ahead for the new CEO of the Professional Services Council
Interview transcribed: Jim Carroll I spent my almost the entirety of my career working for the government, starting out local in Virginia, in Fairfax County, going…
DoD addresses two big challenges to make CMMC a reality
The Defense Department feels better than ever about the future of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. DoD is close to solving two big obstacles to get CMMC…
Do You Need to Train on the Art of “Managing Up”?
Managing up…is about creating the conditions you need to be successful, whether that’s negotiating your workload, giving feedback and having it be heard, or advocating for the resources…
The potential impact the Schedule Policy/Career could have on scientific integrity
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: You were one of eight former political leaders at [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)] who signed a letter objecting to the proposed OPM rule establishing the…
A look back at the origins of DIU
What: The creation of the Defense Innovation Unit When: Defense Secretary Ash Carter launched the organization as the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, or DIUx, in 2015. Why it matters:…
Contractors win more by knowing: The 3 deciders on the other side of GovCon
I get that this may be obvious, but for federal contractors, every competitive advantage matters. The government contracting market is enormous, which means that opportunity abounds. However, abundant…
Another oversight office gets zero-ed out
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton All right, let’s start with this first question. What is the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs? Rebecca Klar Yes. So, the…