Contractors on edge because of Pentagon’s proposed buying rules
Contractors are wary of the latest proposed rule giving DoD access to their IT systems. It is part of an effort to improve cybersecurity with incident reporting and…
Small and minority-owned businesses see more opportunity than ever
Gigantic federal spending programs, outside of regular appropriations, look like a big opportunity to small and minority-owned businesses. That is according to a group called Reimagining Main Street,…
Pentagon wants to be ‘approachable’ for small businesses
Over the past decade, the number of small businesses in the defense industrial base has decreased by 40%. With the first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy out, the Pentagon…
DoD’s multibillion dollar moving contract overcomes latest IT integration hurdle
The Pentagon’s massive contract to overhaul the military’s system for moving military members’ belongings from one duty station to another has cleared its latest technical hurdle and is…
Pentagon IG not impressed by effectiveness of DoD vendors’ award fees
The Pentagon’s inspector general said Defense vendors are getting millions of dollars they did not earn because of shortcomings in how DoD manages cost-plus contracts. At issue is…
Strategies to Retain “Seasoned” Workers
Creating younger/older partner relationships and phased retirements could extend an older employee’s beloved career while giving a younger employee a significant leadership opportunity. The post Strategies to Retain…
The “do’s and don’ts” of GovCon
Kevin Jans, president, Skyway Acquisition This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower starts year 18 at Federal News Network with guest Kevine Jans, president of Skyway…
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…