Although IT and telecom services fared better than other spending categories, research spending by industry partners has overtaken government R&D spending
Source: DOD R&D spending declined over last decade, CRS said — Defense Systems
The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act puts serious limits on use of LPTA and narrowly defines when it is should be used. Lisa Pafe comments.
Source: Is LPTA finally dead? | Lohfeld
Pass-through costs are indirect costs and profit/fee applied to subcontract costs. Excessive pass-through costs are those that add no or negligible value to a contract. No or negligible value means that the contractor could not demonstrate to the contracting officer’s satisfaction that its effort adds value to the contract in accomplishing the work to be performed under the contract.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Excessive Pass-Through Costs – Audit Oversight
Over the next 12 months, government buyers will be focused on a variety of technologies, but a common thread that connects them is that they are looking for value and for a tangible business result, according to our new WT Insider Report.
Source: WT Insider Report: Government buyers looking for value over price — Washington Technology
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy urged agencies to strengthen the debriefing process, noting that effective debriefings reduce protests
Source: OFPP Urges Agencies to Strengthen Debriefings – SmallGovCon
GSA issued a new modification on Jan. 5 that significantly widens the opportunity for Small Businesses to apply for the OASIS Pool 2 On-Ramp. GSA extended the …
Source: GSA OASIS SB Pool 2: New mod opens the door to more bidders | Lohfeld
Larry Allen, Lisa Pafe, and Nick Wakeman discuss issues facing government contractors during the presidential transition with Mark Amtower on “Amtower Off
The Office of Management and Budget issued two more memos, focusing on personal data breach response requirements and industry and vendor communications.
Source: OMB memo count: 31 over last 12 months, including 2 new ones – FederalNewsRadio.com
Rather than take steps to freshen up its multi-billion-dollar multiple award schedule program, the General Services Administration seems to be making it more expensive for contractors. That’s what Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
Source: Larry Allen: Time to freshen up GSA’s multiple award schedule? – FederalNewsRadio.com
