Progress impeded, acquisition workforce anxious as bid protests continue to multiply – FederalNewsRadio.com
Bid protests have nearly doubled in the past decade, and acquisition personnel have to be reassured that’s not a reflection on the quality of their work.
Pentagon Needs to Set Clear Goals to Improve Acquisition Workforce – Contracting – GovExec.com
GAO notes improvements in how the department administers its workforce development fund, but says more needs to be done.
Source: Pentagon Needs to Set Clear Goals to Improve Acquisition Workforce – Contracting – GovExec.com
DCAA – “We Help Folks Be Honest” | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Anita Bales, testified this morning at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations along with three other non-Governmental witnesses concerning the contract audit process at defense contractors.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DCAA – “We Help Folks Be Honest”
Small Businesses Get Tax Breaks to Buy Technology — Here’s How to Take Advantage — BizTech
Get the latest update on Section 179, which lets companies deduct their hardware and software purchases for 2016, 2017 and beyond.
Source: Small Businesses Get Tax Breaks to Buy Technology — Here’s How to Take Advantage — BizTech
Former CTO of Defense Agency Discusses Government IT Challenges | CIO
Automation and orchestration technology can address a raft of challenges facing federal agencies.
Source: Former CTO of Defense Agency Discusses Government IT Challenges | CIO
Measure Aims to Help Small Businesses Build Cyberdefenses | Data Breach
Legislation to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create a set of tools, best practices and guidance to help small businesses protect
Source: Measure Aims to Help Small Businesses Build Cyberdefenses
Register for Show me the money! Learn how to build your Go-to-Market Plan and target Federal Government customers | Lohfeld Business Winning Webinar | Lohfeld
Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and execution sets the stage for your company’s capture strategy and planning. GTM helps position your company to focus marketing and sales efforts, form relevant relationships, understand competitor activities, build your pipeline, and determine the best opportunities to pursue.
Anticipate the Future to Win More Government Contracts | Onvia
In case you missed it, Onvia just published its latest market research report “Sizing Up B2G Infrastructure: Government Contracts & Investments for 2017-2018”.
Source: Anticipate the Future to Win More Government Contracts | Onvia
Spring is Here – Prepare for ICE | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
PNWC would like to remind all Government contractors of an important deadline – annual incurred cost submissions are due on June 30th (or six months after fiscal year end for contractors whose fiscal years do not coincide with calendar years). Preparation for this annual ritual, commonly referred to as “ICE” meaning “Incurred Cost Electronically” after DCAA’s Excel-based interpretation of the requirements of FAR 52.216-(d)(2)(iii), should begin now.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Spring is Here – Prepare for ICE
How to tell stories your customers want to hear | CIO
Marketers share their top tips for crafting content and messaging that will make your company more appealing to consumers – and help you stand out from the competition.
Source: How to tell stories your customers want to hear | CIO