4 major acquisition changes GSA is pursuing in 2024
The General Services Administration is driving what it hopes to be a final nail in the LPTA coffin. As one of three major acquisition policy changes GSA is…
All things ACT-IAC
This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren for a lively and wide-ranging discussion about ACT-IAC. Dave Wennergren, CEO, ACT-IAC…
GSA sees record spending through its contracts for IT products and services
You might say the IRS’ new CIO has yottabytes of experience modernizing legacy technology. Rajiv Uppal has spent the last five years helping to dig the Centers for…
Keeping fingers crossed about a potential government shutdown, contractors have a new White House initiative to scrutinize
It will be this new congressional leadership’s first test to try and avoid a government shutdown. As usual, the ones who will be doing most of the watching…
COMET recompete, Polaris protests keep acquisition exciting in early fiscal 2024
Just over a month into fiscal 2024 and there is no shortage of excitement and intrigue across the federal acquisition community. The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service,…
The misguided attacks on the 8(a) program must end
For most aspiring entrepreneurs, the challenges of starting and growing a business are immense. From accessing affordable capital to finding training and mentorship opportunities, navigating the landscape requires…
Is Your Workplace “Recovery Friendly”?
Companies need to look beyond resume gaps and give those who are recovering from substance abuse an opportunity to rejoin the workforce. The post Is Your Workplace “Recovery…
Small business contracting: A year in review
This week on Off the Shelf, David Black, partner at Holland & Knight, Ken Dodds, vice president and GovCon Industry Expert at Live Oak Bank, and Jon William, partner…
New data strategy, OMB Circular to set foundation for OFPP’s Better Contracting Initiative
When it comes to federal contracting, sometimes what’s old is new and what’s new is better than before. The Biden administration is resurrecting an enterprise software licensing initiative…
How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports
Because of military aid to Ukraine and, presumably Israel, the U.S. defense industrial base is strained right now. Manufacturers of platforms and ammunition must deal with a list…