8 trends to keep ahead of in federal contracting – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Trump administration has most of Washington on the edge of their seats waiting to see what comes next, and federal contracting is no different.
Source: 8 trends to keep ahead of in federal contracting – FederalNewsRadio.com
Trump seeks to upgrade US government IT services | CIO
President Trump is launching a special council to upgrade the U.S. government’s IT services. “Americans deserve better digital services from their government,” the executive order, released on Monday, said.
Source: Trump seeks to upgrade US government IT services | CIO
Congressional spending proposal gives local defense firms reason to celebrate – Washington Business Journal
The omnibus spending bill includes $516.1 billion in base Pentagon spending and another $76.6 billion for emergency wartime funding.
Most civilian agencies saved from deep spending cuts in FY17 budget bill | FederalNewsRadio.com
Civilian agencies are largely spared from the deep cuts the White House originally offered as a way to offset an $18 billion proposal for more military spending and additional funds to pay for President Donald Trump’s wall along the southern border.
Source: Most civilian agencies saved from deep spending cuts in FY17 budget bill
SMALL BUSINESS JOB COST ACCOUNTING BASICS | SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING (SBFGC)
Many clients in the start-up service contracting business to the federal government have recently experienced DCAA audit difficulties, suspended billings or negative marks on pricing proposals for not having addressed job cost accounting and business system issues involving Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements. This article will address the basics of resolving those issues in a service contracting start-up environment.
Source: SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING (SBFGC): SMALL BUSINESS JOB COST ACCOUNTING BASICS
VA Class Deviation Restricts SDVOSB Nonmanufacturers – SmallGovCon
A VA Class Deviation would severely restrict the use of nonmanufacturer rule waivers in VA SDVOSB and VOSB procurements.
Source: VA Class Deviation Restricts SDVOSB Nonmanufacturers – SmallGovCon
Administration’s vague push to ‘Buy American’ a worry for federal technology procurement – FederalNewsRadio.com
When President Trump signed his “Buy American” executive order two weeks ago, it wasn’t exactly a revolution in procurement policy: domestic sourcing preferences have been enshrined in federal law since the Great Depression, alongside numerous exemptions that have evolved over the years to let acquisition officials accomplish their jobs.
CIO.com honors the 2017 CIO 100 winners and Hall of Fame inductees | CIO
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CIO 100 awards program by recognizing 100 organizations for their business and technology innovation. CIO.com is also proud to announce this year’s class of CIO Hall of Fame inductees.
Source: CIO.com honors the 2017 CIO 100 winners and Hall of Fame inductees | CIO
Legislation to Modernize Federal IT Reintroduced in Congress | Careers Info Security
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to modernize the U.S. federal government’s information technology, a measure that, if enacted, could
Source: Legislation to Modernize Federal IT Reintroduced in Congress
Bill Woods: Not all buying is competitive under IDIQs – FederalNewsRadio.com
Bill Woods, director of IT acquisition and sourcing management issues. GAO
Nearly a third of federal contract spending or around $130 billion a year goes through indefinite delivery – indefinite quantity contracts (IDIQ). It’s a surprisingly durable practice. But the product mix has shifted and not all the buying is competitive. Bill Woods, director of IT acquisition and sourcing management issues at the Government Accountability Office, provides an update on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
Source: Bill Woods: Not all buying is competitive under IDIQs – FederalNewsRadio.com