Air Force begins phase 2 of enterprise IT service delivery
The Air Force is out with a new multiple award solicitation to modernize all of its base network infrastructure. The request for proposals uses the phrase, “enterprise IT-as-a-service”…
How election years affect federal contracting
Election years tend to dampen contracting. If an incumbent loses re-election, policy shifts and new people can put contracts on hold. For how contractors should prepare for whatever…
Women-owned small businesses win record $25.5B in federal contracts
Women-owned small businesses won more federal contracting dollars in fiscal 2023 than ever before. New data from FedMine, a government business intelligence platform, shows women-owned small firms won…
The Importance of Communication Training
At least one training session for all employees on the topic of efficient but friendly communication is a good idea. The post The Importance of Communication Training appeared…
The value of GovCon associations
Katie Helwig This week on Amtower Off Center, GovCon expert Katie Helwig of MildRed joins host Mark Amtower to discuss the value of GovCon associations. Topics include: Creating visibility…
A joint business venture to help maintain national security in space
Two commercial space companies have agreed to work together on enhancing national security capabilities in the commercial space domain. Voyager Space and Palantir are using their abilities to…
GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers
Agencies will soon have more choices to buy commercial products from under the General Services Administration’s Commercial Platform program. GSA is expanding the number of providers from three…
GSA’s 10x to take deeper look at 16 ideas submitted by feds
An employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Homeland Security Department believes automation would help federal inspectors at disaster recovery sites to generate comprehensive documentation that…
Contractors wonder which of two procurement systems applies to them
When it comes to blue collar wages, a different standard seems to apply to federal agencies and to contractors. Two standards appear to apply when it comes to…
Procurement policy spring cleaning checklist
It is finally spring, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom here in Washington. Day-light savings time is disrupting sleeping patterns across the nation; neighbors are out…