The Section 809 Panel released its first of three reports this week. This 642 page tome can be downloaded here. The Section 809 Panel, you will recall, was named for Section 809 of the 2016 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) from which it gained its status and authority. Its objective is to make recommendations that will enable DoD to more consistently buy what it needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Section 809 Panel Issues First Report
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’
