Contractors angle for opportunities under DHS spending surge
Federal contractors are positioning themselves to take advantage of a flood of new funding at the Department of Homeland Security, though DHS’s spending plans remain in flux. Companies…
Space Force launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ acquisition training course
In an effort to strengthen its acquisition workforce, the Space Force has rolled out a “first-of-its-kind” 10-week, in-residence course tailored for space acquisition. Chief of Space Operations Gen….
How to use artificial intelligence to fix federal regulations without breaking the law in the process
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton You are a long time advocate for smarter regulation and regulatory reform. I want to start by getting your general thoughts about the Trump…
Why this fiscal year-end feels different for agency contracting shops
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton So I was thinking, it’s literally just one week til the end of the fiscal year. As a former comptroller, this is the time…
CBP’s latest partnerships let ports and companies pay for more support
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We’re going to talk about Customs and Border Protection’s Reimbursable Services Program. You all have announced some new awards, but before we dig into…
How Much Should Testing Count During the Hiring Process?
I was shocked to find the results of a logic test were considered more important than my 20-plus years of successful work experience and my demonstrated knowledge and…
HUD joining GSA centralized acquisition services pilot
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the third agency to move its contracting for common goods and services to the General Services Administration. HUD joined the…
More U.S. cyber offense could mean more risk for companies caught in the crossfire
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton In all of the conversation around the reconciliation bill that passed last July, it seems there was a topic that hasn’t garnered a lot…
A view from the other side: GSA’s catalog management needs reform
As a former assistant commissioner for the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, I took pride in listening to contractors and adjusting processes when it made sense. I…
New bipartisan bill cracks down on contractor price gouging
Countless watchdog reports have found that defense contractors overcharge the military for spare parts. Now, lawmakers are pushing a new bill that seeks to curb price gouging on…