USFCR: Expert tells why agencies speed up spending before the end of the federal fiscal year (with related video) | Government Product News
Federal contracts expert John Wayne II talks about the accelerated spending that he says takes place among federal agencies near the end of the federal fiscal year.
DynCorp International exec responds to DOJ False Claims Act Complaint – Washington Business Journal
Rates that the Department of Justice alleges were inflated “were fair and reasonable,” CFO Bill Kansky said, adding that his company is “going to defend the matter vigorously.”
Source: DynCorp International exec responds to DOJ False Claims Act Complaint – Washington Business Journal
SBA fights back on contracting goals lawsuit | FederalNewsRadio.com
The Small Business Administration is asking a judge to toss out a lawsuit claiming it cooks the books when it comes to federal contracting goals.
HUBZone Program: SBA Final Rule Allows NHO Ownership – SmallGovCon
Native Hawaiian Organizations can be majority owners of HUBZone companies under a new SBA final rule set to take effect in October 2016.
Source: HUBZone Program: SBA Final Rule Allows NHO Ownership – SmallGovCon
IT COST commission says feds could save $5.8 billion on IT | CIO
A joint private-public commission, IT COST, recently offered 21 recommendations to improve transparency, reduce waste and increase the efficiency of IT spending within federal agencies.
Source: IT COST commission says feds could save $5.8 billion on IT | CIO
DISA opens competition for massive IT services contract — FCW
The Defense Information Systems Agency has released its request for proposals for the Communications Capacity Services Contract — a single-award, $902 million acquisition vehicle.
Source: DISA opens competition for massive IT services contract — FCW
ThunderCat Technology LLC and TCG Inc. are some of the longest holdouts on our List of top-earning small technology companies – Washington Business Journal
Tracking the smallest technology companies in our region making the most money is an ever-changing target. Mostly.
Legal Landscape Special Edition: SBA Rolls Out Major Small Business Changes | Onvia
In this special edition of the Legal Landscape we’ll discuss significant changes recently rolled out by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding federal small business procurement regulations. Government contractors should keep in mind that state & local agencies often look toward changes in federal regulations as a guideline.
Source: Legal Landscape Special Edition: SBA Rolls Out Major Small Business Changes | Onvia
Procurement policy world heats up during dog days of summer – FederalNewsRadio.com
August is usually a slow time for federal procurement, but Roger Waldron, president of the Coalition for Government Procurement, says that’s not the case.
Source: Procurement policy world heats up during dog days of summer – FederalNewsRadio.com
GAO: Key Employee’s Resignation Justified Exclusion From Award – SmallGovCon
GAO denied a protest challenging an offeror’s exclusion from award caused by the resignation of its key personnel
Source: GAO: Key Employee’s Resignation Justified Exclusion From Award – SmallGovCon