October 2016 – Page 13 – Government Aggregator

New Electronic Format for FAR Available for Free Download | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

Published on October 10, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

If you have an iPhone or or an iPad or if you have iTunes on your computer, you can now download a free copy of the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) to read (oh boy!) or reference. GSA (General Services Administration) released an iBook version of FAR last week. If you have an Android device or use Kindle, you will have to wait a little while longer. Those versions are coming, GSA promised.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: New Electronic Format for FAR Available for Free Download

Former NASA Employee Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements Concerning His Interactions with Contractors | OPA | Department of Justice

Published on October 7, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

A former NASA employee pleaded guilty today to making false statements in connection with an investigation into his interactions with contractors, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein of the District of Maryland and NASA Inspector General Paul K. Martin.

Nathaniel Wright, 55, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the District of Maryland. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 25, 2017.

Source: Former NASA Employee Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements Concerning His Interactions with Contractors | OPA | Department of Justice

The Best in Government Innovation | Government Sales Insider

Published on October 7, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

GCN’s dig IT awards will showcase and recognize the best tech initiatives in federal, state, and local government on Oct. 13.

Source: The Best in Government Innovation | Government Sales Insider

SDVOSB & 8(a) Fraud: Prison Sentences Handed Down – SmallGovCon

Published on October 7, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

SDVOSB fraud and 8(a) Program fraud have led to federal prison sentences for a North Carolina couple found guilty of defrauding the government.

Source: SDVOSB & 8(a) Fraud: Prison Sentences Handed Down – SmallGovCon

US Launches IT Contract to Spur Cybersecurity Purchases | Government | E-Commerce Times

Published on October 7, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

The U.S. government plans to initiate an updated contracting vehicle for the acquisition of cybersecurity information technologies for federal agencies this month. The purpose of the program is to make it easier and more efficient for federal agencies to obtain cyber protection services. Specifically, GSA will include cyber technology providers on a major listing of approved federal contractors.

Source: US Launches IT Contract to Spur Cybersecurity Purchases | Government | E-Commerce Times

Handful of agencies account for $1.5 billion in PR spending governmentwide – FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on October 7, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

Agencies have to work harder to spread their message, thanks to social media. But how does government’s online presence translate into PR spending?

Source: Handful of agencies account for $1.5 billion in PR spending governmentwide – FederalNewsRadio.com

Joseph Petrillo: The latest rules from the FAR Council – FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on October 6, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council periodically showers contracting officers with new rules, updates to old ones and even subtle word changes.

Source: Joseph Petrillo: The latest rules from the FAR Council – FederalNewsRadio.com

The Data Digest: Do You Know Your New Technology Buyer? | Forrester Blogs

Published on October 6, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

For years, technology purchasing has been moving away from a central IT approach and into the business.

Source: The Data Digest: Do You Know Your New Technology Buyer? | Forrester Blogs

Is Your Brand Too Self Involved? – Jake Sorofman | Gartner

Published on October 6, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

When you start with what’s at stake for your customer, you earn the right to their attention. But, as marketers, in the service of our daily efforts—under deadline pressure and urgency to move the needle—it’s remarkably easy to lose sight…

Source: Is Your Brand Too Self Involved? – Jake Sorofman

NSA Contractor Accused of Taking Top-Secret Documents | Careers Info Security

Published on October 6, 2016 in Blog by The Aggregator

An NSA contractor who worked for Booz Allen Hamilton has been accused of stealing top-secret documents that the U.S. says could endanger national security. The

Source: NSA Contractor Accused of Taking Top-Secret Documents

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