New FAR Rule Restricts Employee Confidentiality Agreements – SmallGovCon
A new FAR rule prohibits contractor confidentiality agreements from restricting employees’ rights to disclose fraud, waste or abuse to Government officials.
Source: New FAR Rule Restricts Employee Confidentiality Agreements – SmallGovCon
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Navy’s Cost Realism Analysis Was Flawed | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Target Media bid on a Navy SEAPORT-e solicitation to provide engineering and professional services in support of ship maintenance systems information technology. Target didn’t receive the award and challenged the Navy’s award to Imagine One. Among other challenges, Target Media argued that the Navy conducted an unreasonable cost realism analysis.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Navy’s Cost Realism Analysis Was Flawed
DOE Funded Pension Plans – CAS vs ERISA | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The Department of Energy (DOE) has oversight responsibility with respect to defined benefit pension plans sponsored by DOE contractors under M&O contracts (management and operating contracts) and other facility management contracts (FMCs) where the work was once performed under M&O contracts. These contracts are characterized by successor contractors being required to employ all or part of the former contractor’s workforce and to assume sponsorship of the employee defined benefit pension plan.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DOE Funded Pension Plans – CAS vs ERISA
How Will the Trump Administration Impact Government Procurement? | Onvia
During the inauguration, Onvia hosted a live Twitter chat using the hashtag #ProcureChat to discuss how several industries might be affected. Here’s a recap of the chat and a snapshot of how the new administration might impact the B2G marketplace.
Source: How Will the Trump Administration Impact Government Procurement? | Onvia
Video: Analyzing GAO’s Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2 – Nextgov.com
The contract will be in use for the next 10 years and $65 billion are at stake.
Source: Video: Analyzing GAO’s Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2 – Nextgov.com
12 stats that tell you about the State of Federal IT – FederalNewsRadio.com
Former federal CIO Tony Scott released a report for the next administration to better understand the potential future of technology in agencies.
Source: 12 stats that tell you about the State of Federal IT – FederalNewsRadio.com
3 Big Predictions for Government IT in 2017 | FedTech Magazine
Revamped acquisition processes, a preference for trusted platforms over certifications and better network intelligence will help government agencies continue their digital transformations.
Source: 3 Big Predictions for Government IT in 2017 | FedTech Magazine
Washington Business Journal federal contracting reporter James Bach’s observations on the inauguration – Washington Business Journal
WBJ staff reporter James Bach takes in the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
White House orders a freeze on all government regulations – FederalNewsRadio.com
The White House has issued a government-wide order immediately freezing regulations until the new administration can review them.
Source: White House orders a freeze on all government regulations – FederalNewsRadio.com