Congresswoman blasts GSA for purchasing Chinese tech
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro had a few choice words for contractors. The Department of the Navy is putting its contractors on notice to deliver ships, aircraft and…
Contractors say new Pentagon procurement rule could undermine people with disabilities
A new rule is expected any time now that will overhaul how the Defense Department buys from the Ability One program. That is the vehicle for non-profit employers…
COVID-era contracting question continues to bedevil the government
A recent argument a contractor made to the Contract Board of Appeals might lead companies to the wrong conclusion. It is another case of a company trying to…
NITAAC seeking another 6-month extension for CIO-SP3
SAN DIEGO — The CIO-SP3 contract is in need of yet another extension. The National Institutes of Health IT Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is working through the…
How acquisition hinders national security
Contractors probably know as much about the risks to national security as the Defense and Homeland Security Departments. One view suggests the federal acquisition system hinders those departments…
Are Your Town Hall Meetings Missing Something?
Ice-breakers, questions, and stories from executives can transform corporate town halls from snorefests into engaging events. The post Are Your Town Hall Meetings Missing Something? appeared first on…
Providing best value through the Multiple Award Schedule
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the codification of the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule program in the Competition in Contracting Act, CICA (it’s a ruby…
State Dept. reshaping acquisition organization, processes
From new authorities to an updated organizational structure, the State Department’s acquisition office is going to look much different in the next few years. State is reorganizing its…
Contractors facing some onerous new reporting requirements
Unless Congress says otherwise, federal contractors will have a raft of new disclosure requirements imposed by the Biden administration. Specifically climate, ESG and cybersecurity. With how companies might…
SOCOM will bring VCs for roundtables to better understand startup culture
While the defense industry has seen increased interest from private investors in areas such as autonomous systems or artificial intelligence, selling technology to the Pentagon has been challenging….