Layoffs, possible shutdown put contractors in uneasy state
The looming partial government shutdown would hit federal contractors when many are already feeling down. At least one company is already starting to feel the effects of the…
Better data, not a review, new systems will fix acquisition
As part the U.S. DOGE Service’s offensive, the reviewing and canceling of contracts for things they deem duplicative or unnecessary has been a focal point. The latest data…
Contractors spend the week getting ready for a government shutdown
The agencies may not be actively preparing for a lapse in appropriations, but contractors are. With a midnight deadline on Friday and Congress more divided than ever, a…
How will Congress resolve the budget with just days remaining before funds run out
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our budget. With a continuing resolution set to expire Thursday, a full-year CR seems likely at this point….
Fostering Empathy in the Workplace
It’s easier to act with empathy when you know your company’s leaders would want you to do exactly that. That means there should be a place to talk…
Do not misunderstand the CMMC
In October, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification final program rule was published by the Defense Department. The CMMC outlines security controls that federal contractors must have in place…
Long awaited update of conflict-of-interest rules is in the works
The Federal Acquisition Council has awoken to the need to revise organizational conflict of interest rules for federal contractors. Congress mandated the change in 2022. Fifteen years have…
These are the agencies spending the most on consulting contracts
The Veterans Affairs Department lifted its pause on cancelling “non-essential” or duplicative contracts and reduced its initial number by more than 300. VA said today it is terminating…
Once again, GSA finds itself in the center of a hubbub
The General Services Administration is often one of the go-to agencies for new administrations that want to get things done. That includes the first and second Trump administrations….
Why Wasn’t I Invited?
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