OMB gives agencies new considerations when buying AI
As artificial intelligence becomes more ingrained in all aspects of technology, agencies and vendors alike must consider new factors when it comes to buying these capabilities. In a…
After three protests of the same award, this national security contractor still lost in court
Three times the CIA awarded a contract for medical services to the same company. Three times the losing bidder protested. Finally a court said the protestor might be…
Carahsoft raid may be a wake up call for the reseller market
The FBI and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service’s search of Carahsoft Technology Corp.’s headquarters last week is sparking new questions and concerns about the long-term viability of vendors…
The FAR Council drops a long awaited rule proposal for conflicts of interest
A new proposed rule has come out from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council for the Defense part of the FAR. It would give Defense Department contracting officers more…
DoD begins first long-distance moves under contentious multibillion dollar GHC contract
The Defense Department began its first interstate moves under an up-to-$17.9 billion contract meant to overhaul the military’s household goods moving system last week, a significant milestone toward…
The Fun Factor at Work
Happiness at work is a wonderful ideal, but in the current workplace environment, the belief seems to be that work is not supposed to be fun. The post…
The Trust Paradigm
Author, consultant and speaker Andy Fry joins host Mark Amtower on this week’s Amtower Off Center for a discussion of two of Fry’s books: The Consultant’s Code and…
State Dept transforming procurement with category management, streamlined processes
Federal Monthly Insights – Contract Management Modernization – 9/24/2024 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/092424-ICERTIS-SHOW-3.mp3 Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. It’s moving to…
FBI, DCIS raid Carahsoft headquarters
The FBI and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service served a search warrant at Carahsoft Technology Corp.’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia this morning. Multiple sources confirmed law enforcement agencies…
Did the Loneliness Epidemic Seep into Your Workplace?
It can feel alienating being on a path by yourself while all around you employees collaborate and interact with each another. The post Did the Loneliness Epidemic Seep…