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As the clock ticks down to the end of the Obama era and the start of the Trump administration, federal contractors are wondering, what’s next?
Source: Insights Blog | Proposal & Capture Management Consulting & Training from Lohfeld Consulting Group
Public sector CFOs see digital technology adoption as top strategic priority – Government Computing Network
EY survey of finance chiefs also highlight need to drive cost efficiencies, possibly through automation or outsourcing; technologies cited include blo
Deltek getting bought under $2.8B deal – FederalNewsRadio.com
Roper Technologies is buying the federal market research and government contractor software firm from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
Source: Deltek getting bought under $2.8B deal – FederalNewsRadio.com
DoD Relaxes IR&D Technical Interchange Rules for Fiscal Year 2017 | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Last month, a new regulation requiring DoD contractors who expend more than $11 million a year on IR&D activities to engage in technical interchanges with DoD employees before the costs were incurred as a condition of allowability, went into effect (see Contractors Must Now Engage in Technical Exchanges with DoD Prior to Incurring IR&D Costs).
Donald Trump and federal procurement: Who woulda thunk it? — FCW
Steve Kelman notes that acquisition issues have surfaced twice already for the next administration.
Source: Donald Trump and federal procurement: Who woulda thunk it? — FCW
SDVOSB Programs: 2017 NDAA Sharply Curtails VA’s Authority – SmallGovCon
SDVOSB and VOSB ownership and control would be determined by the SBA, not the VA, under the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.
Source: SDVOSB Programs: 2017 NDAA Sharply Curtails VA’s Authority – SmallGovCon
Falsified Timecard Leads to False Claim Against Contractor Employee | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
We’ve discussed the importance of maintaining an adequate timekeeping system many times on this blog. Whether using a manual (paper or Excel) or an automated timekeeping system (tons of them out there at nominal cost), the basic requirements are the same; employees record their time at least daily, supervisors, or someone that has first hand knowledge of the employees’ activities reviews and signs (manually or electronically) certifying that the hours are accurate, and any changes to original entries are documented. Beyond that, contractors must implement some kind of monitoring process to ensure that employees are adhering to established timekeeping policies and the results of those monitoring activities must be sent to management for corrective action, if any.
More than 5,550 defense contractors have basic insider threat programs, DoD says – FederalNewsRadio.com
The defense industry has gotten off to a good start implementing initial capabilities for insider threat programs, the Defense Security Service said. Cleared contractors had until Nov. 30 to develop and submit their plans for an insider threat program and appoint a senior official to lead and oversee it.
As Trump administration approaches, what’s next for contractors? — Washington Technology
As the clock ticks down to the end of the Obama era and the start of the Trump administration, federal contractors are wondering, what’s next?
Source: As Trump administration approaches, what’s next for contractors? — Washington Technology
DHS priorities take center stage at WT industry day — Washington Technology
We take a deep dive into the priorities and needs of the Homeland Security Department at our next WT Industry Day.
Source: DHS priorities take center stage at WT industry day — Washington Technology