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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Pentagon will soon publish a rule to formally begin implementing the long-awaited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification regime. CMMC is intended to provide the Defense Department with a…
Contractors brought protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) more than 2,000 times last year, up more than 20% from fiscal 2022. GAO sustained them at more than…
Bloomberg Government predicts record contract spending, once Congress passes appropriations bills for 2024. It sees $762 billion in total procurement, including $113 billion for professional services. With how…
When training new managers, it’s important to note the array of personalities they may be confronted with. The post 6 Difficult Workplace Personalities to Manage appeared first on…