A smoking gun for government contracting — will it be in Trump’s crosshairs? — FCW

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Steve Kelman suggests that satellite launches hold a lesson — and a warning — for the future of IT acquisition.

Source: A smoking gun for government contracting — will it be in Trump’s crosshairs? — FCW

Obama administration moves against federal contractors that owed back pay to workers – The Washington Post

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The Labor Department took strong action against two companies that it said has cheated workers.

Source: Obama administration moves against federal contractors that owed back pay to workers – The Washington Post

2017 NDAA Requires Report on Indefinite Delivery Contracts – SmallGovCon

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The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act requires the GAO to prepare a report on the DoD’s use of indefinite delivery contracts, with a focus on enhancing

Source: 2017 NDAA Requires Report on Indefinite Delivery Contracts – SmallGovCon

Undisclosed Agency File Size Limit Sinks Offeror’s Proposal – SmallGovCon

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An emailed proposal was deemed late because it was too large for the agency’s server–even though the solicitation didn’t identify a file size limit.

Source: Undisclosed Agency File Size Limit Sinks Offeror’s Proposal – SmallGovCon

6 ways to transition to the Trump administration — Washington Technology

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Vendors shouldn’t be wasting anytime in engaging customers and finding way to help them through the transition and beyond. Here are six actions you should take.

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2016 ends with flurry of contract awards — Washington Technology

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Here’s a quick roundup of the major IT awards that came out during the holiday break.

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DCAA Gets Cut Off at the Pass – Again | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

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We’re beginning to think that Congress believes that the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has become a stumbling block to efficient and effective Government contracting practices. Last week in discussing Sec. 820 of the 2017 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), we noted a provision that will effectively eliminate DCAA from auditing indirect costs in favor of privatization. DCAA can still audit the direct costs but will have no role in auditing indirect costs. We’re not sure how that will work out in practice however. One cannot develop indirect expense rates without auditing both direct and indirect costs. Someone, either the independent public accountant or DCAA is going to have to marry up the two sides to come up with final rates. And, most likely, the two organizations will be on different auditing cycles which may be the undoing of the entire concept.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DCAA Gets Cut Off at the Pass – Again

Alan Chvotkin: Update to DoD rule covering unclassified contractor information – FederalNewsRadio.com

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Comments were due last week on a Defense Department rule concerning government use of unclassified contractor information.

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When Submitting Proposals, Verify Receipt | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

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There have been many comptroller bid protest decisions involving late proposal submissions. Typically the protestor cites some extenuating circumstances as to why the Government should have but did not receive a timely submission. The Comptroller General (CG) however has never been very understanding of these arguments. , The CG typically finds, citing the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that it is the offerors responsibility to make sure the Government received the proposal. Its never sufficient or safe to assume that since you mailed, emailed, or FedEx’d a submission, that the correct Government office received it.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: When Submitting Proposals, Verify Receipt

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