Army has burned the software development bridges behind them
The Army has seen enough from its testing of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework to know what its future looks like. And that future is around six pathways that…
What Kind of Sensory Experience Do You Offer Employees?
Organizations need to carefully consider factors such as light, temperature, noise, and space when creating works environments in order to prevent employee sensory overload. The post What Kind…
How contractors can ‘almost’ stay prepared for everything
Sometimes you’ve got to remember the basics. There are some best practices you can implement in the world of government contracting to make sure you don’t get caught…
When the door from government-to-industry leads to a brick wall
It is an old story, but new versions keep happening. A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. He seeks employment, leaves the government, and joins the contractor….
A policy update for government contractors
Jason Workmaster, Miller and Chevalier This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster from Miller Chevalier provides a legal and policy update for government contractors. Topics include key provisions…
Healthcare and its impact on the VA’s mission
This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Anthony Principi, principal in the Principi Group, and former secretary of Veterans Affairs in the President George W. Bush Administration….
What Do Your Employees Expect from Their Future Workplace?
Corporate leaders and their employees aren’t always on the same page when it comes to the future of work—particularly in the areas of flexibility and mobility. The post…
OMB’s new guidance, RFI boost grant modernization efforts
The long-awaited and much-anticipated update to the basic management standards for the federal grants community is out. The Office of Management and Budget’s 2024 Revisions of the Uniform…
Happy 40th birthday to the FAR, but has it gone too far?
April 1 marked the 40th birthday of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No one can question the need for a regulation implementing procurement law and providing guidance to…
Contractors feel the pinch of false claims act cases
Contractors feeling beset by false claims act lawsuits, feel that way for good reason. The number of cases launched by the Justice Department reached an all-time high last…