Officials say the agency needed to overcome many difficulties to upgrade legacy technology systems.
Source: What Other Agencies Can Learn from the FCC’s Push on IT Modernization | FedTech Magazine
An advocate for IT modernization is returning to the House for the next session, but still hopes to deliver on a key goal in the lame duck.
Source: Hurd sees time to pass IT modernization bill in lame duck — FCW
Enlighten IT Consulting was named Contractor of the Year (up to $25 million) as part of the 2016 Greater Washington GovCon Awards.
Source: Enlighten IT Consulting named Contractor of the Year (up to $25M) – FederalNewsRadio.com
An offeror’s Contractor Teaming Agreement for the CIO-SP3 GWAC didn’t effectively distinguish partners from subcontractors–and resulted in the exclusion of the
Source: Ambiguous Contractor Teaming Agreement Sinks CIO-SP3 Proposal – SmallGovCon
The women-owned business has built a platform to make connections between prime and subcontractors easier.
One hundred and sixty years ago, the technology of the telegraph was very hot. Imagine, being able to send cross-country messages is less than a day. Western Union built its first transcontinental telegraph line in 1861 which, at the time, was as incredible as the computer when it first arrived. But technology doesn’t stay relevant forever and Western Union sent its last telegraph 10 years ago – back in 2006.
And incumbent IT service provider may be a good option for implementing new technology solutions, but you should take these four steps to most effectively integrate disruptive technologies into your existing outsourcing deals.
Source: How to integrate disruptive technologies with IT outsourcing contracts | CIO
Defense contractors are required by DFARS (DoD FAR Supplement) 252.242-7006, Accounting System Administration, to establish and maintain an acceptable accounting system. The clause defines “acceptable” by listing eighteen criteria. (By the way, these eighteen criteria closely mirror the requirements of the SF Form 1408, Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System which most contractors are aware of). The eighteenth criteria states that the accounting system must provide for accounting practices in accordance with standards promulgated by the Cost Accounting Standards Board, if applicable, otherwise, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The SF 1408 phrases the requirement a bit differently but with the same intent. It asks the question; Is the accounting system in accord with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles applicable in the circumstances?
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Accounting Systems – GAAP Compliance
GSA says it’s working through a series of legislative and regulatory changes that would help agencies buy cloud computing services as a “utility.”
Source: GSA working on changes to FAR, new legislation to help agencies buy cloud – FederalNewsRadio.com
A new rule would change reporting requirements for contractors.
Source: GSA Wants Transaction-Level Purchasing Data – Nextgov.com
