Is SBA moving the small business contracting goal posts?
The Small Business Administration wants to put a bigger focus on contracting with veterans-owned firms and efforts to root out fraud.
Changes in the government procurement arena
This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower interviews Katie Helwig, self-proclaimed OASIS+ nerd and founder/president of MildRed LLC.
Sometimes even a solid argument isn’t enough to save a bid protest
“Briefing deadlines are real life intrudes, but if you miss something central like this, you will lose a whole case for your client,” said Zach Prince.
Agencies must defend decisions for not buying commercial items
A new memo from OMB requires agencies to submit data by early May on current and upcoming contracts for non-commercial products and services.
Political transitions test how disciplined contractors really are about risk, compliance and decision‑making
“We have been so used to one-party control of government and the way of doing things that it can be a little jarring when [it] changes,” David Robbins…
Are Workplace Silos Really So Bad?
While workplace collaboration is very valuable, eliminating silos can lead to decreased ownership and lack of mastery among employees. The post Are Workplace Silos Really So Bad? appeared…
Aerospace and defense: Innovating securely at speed
The challenge is no longer whether to innovate, but how to do so securely and responsibly at speed.
Gruenbaum leaving as GSA FAS commissioner
GSA Administrator Ed Forst said Laura Stanton will be acting FAS commissioner until a new permanent one is hired.
DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs
The DHS shutdown is leading to unpaid utility bills at the Coast Guard, a vacuum of cyber planning activities at CISA, and grounded aircraft at CBP.
The transparency tax: The cost of not knowing what’s in your software
You can’t afford to keep reinventing the wheel every time there’s a new vulnerability. It’s time to understand what’s in the software and AI we build and buy.