With about six months on the clock before the DATA Act implementation deadline, the General Services Administration still lacks the ability to reliably track spending and certify data submission.
Source: IG: Challenges remain in GSA’s DATA Act implementation — FCW
A measure that would reinstate and make permanent the Government Accountability Office’s authority to arbitrate contractor protests over civilian agency awards will advance to the desk of the president.
Source: Senate passes bill to close GAO oversight loophole — FCW
In the latest State, Local and Education (SLED) Procurement Snapshot from Onvia for Q3 2016, research illustrates a market that offers both overall stability, and specific, distinct areas of growth in 12 main industry groups selling to SLED.
Source: The Top 3 Growth Industries for State, Local and Education Governments | Onvia
Last March, the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) issued a solicitation for IT (Information Technology) services and supplies. The RFP (Request for Proposal) contemplated the award of up to 35 ID/IQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contracts over a 10 year period.
Many inquiries have been received from commercial firms and startups regarding entering the small business federal government contracting market. Topics relevant to the issue have been posted at this site since 2006, but a comparison has not been made between the commercial and government environments to benefit readers. The purpose of this article is to compare small business federal government contracting as opposed to selling commercial products and services. The comparison may be useful for those who are considering melding commercial and federal government business or starting an enterprise involving both venues.
