FirstNet misses Nov. 1 award deadline — Washington Technology
The $6 billion First Responder Network Authority missed the Nov. 1 deadline for the contract pertaining to its nationwide broadband public safety network.
Source: FirstNet misses Nov. 1 award deadline — Washington Technology
Top 5 IT Initiatives in SLED Government | Onvia
IT is a large, but also fragmented market comprised of a number of evolving technology areas crossed with very different key buyer segments from state agencies to cities to school districts. Onvia analyzed the areas of IT widely considered to be critical according to state agency IT chiefs along with IT buyers at the county and city levels.
Report: 97% of Government Has an IT Plan – Nextgov.com
Agency plans include ubiquitous mobility and connectivity.
Source: Report: 97% of Government Has an IT Plan – Nextgov.com
The Top 5 Most and Least Generous Agencies for Senior Executive Bonuses – Pay & Benefits – GovExec.com
Justice SESers received the highest average individual award ($14,748) in fiscal 2015, while GSA senior executives received the lowest on average ($8,823).
OGE Amends Executive Branch Ethics Program – Government Contracts Legal Forum
On November 2, 2016, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) issued a final rule amending the regulations that set forth the elements and procedures of the executive branch ethics program by defining and describing the executive branch ethics program, delineating the responsibilities of various stakeholders, and enumerating key executive branch ethics procedures. The final rule… Continue Reading
Source: OGE Amends Executive Branch Ethics Program – Government Contracts Legal Forum
Half of senior executives earned highest possible performance rating in 2015 – FederalNewsRadio.com
About 71 percent of senior executives received a performance bonus in fiscal 2015, a slight bump over the roughly 68 percent who picked up an award in 2014.
Source: Half of senior executives earned highest possible performance rating in 2015 – FederalNewsRadio.com
Feds Tap the Cloud to do the Heavy Lifting in Legacy IT Modernization | FedTech Magazine
The time is ripe for agencies to start moving aging infrastructure to the cloud, and some agencies, like USCIS and the FCC, have already done so.
Source: Feds Tap the Cloud to do the Heavy Lifting in Legacy IT Modernization | FedTech Magazine
Who are 2016’s best execs and companies? — Washington Technology
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council have named the top executives and companies for 2016 in the government market. Who made the list?
Source: Who are 2016’s best execs and companies? — Washington Technology
Audits of Paid Vouchers | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) recently implemented a program to systematically review paid interim vouchers. DCAA, of course, has always had that authority and would sometimes endeavor to perform such reviews as part of a larger billing system audit. But now, the program is much more structured. If you haven’t yet been subjected to one, you will.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Audits of Paid Vouchers
Court ruling might force government to take commercial first stance — Washington Technology
The Court of Federal Claims ruling in favor of Palantir, a software company fighting for a shot at an Army contract, might force more government agencies to look at commercial products first before trying to develop their own.
Source: Court ruling might force government to take commercial first stance — Washington Technology