FITARA Must Become the Catalyst for Change in Federal IT – Nextgov.com
Many still consider FITARA a compliance drill rather than a way to transform IT.
Source: FITARA Must Become the Catalyst for Change in Federal IT – Nextgov.com
Many still consider FITARA a compliance drill rather than a way to transform IT.
Source: FITARA Must Become the Catalyst for Change in Federal IT – Nextgov.com
President Trump told business leaders yesterday that he wanted to cut regulations by 75% or more. That would be a good start and take us back to the early 1970s in terms of number of pages of regulations. Currently, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) is about 180,000 pages (or about as high as the Washington Monument).
A new FAR rule prohibits contractor confidentiality agreements from restricting employees’ rights to disclose fraud, waste or abuse to Government officials.
Source: New FAR Rule Restricts Employee Confidentiality Agreements – SmallGovCon
Target Media bid on a Navy SEAPORT-e solicitation to provide engineering and professional services in support of ship maintenance systems information technology. Target didn’t receive the award and challenged the Navy’s award to Imagine One. Among other challenges, Target Media argued that the Navy conducted an unreasonable cost realism analysis.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Navy’s Cost Realism Analysis Was Flawed
The Department of Energy (DOE) has oversight responsibility with respect to defined benefit pension plans sponsored by DOE contractors under M&O contracts (management and operating contracts) and other facility management contracts (FMCs) where the work was once performed under M&O contracts. These contracts are characterized by successor contractors being required to employ all or part of the former contractor’s workforce and to assume sponsorship of the employee defined benefit pension plan.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DOE Funded Pension Plans – CAS vs ERISA
During the inauguration, Onvia hosted a live Twitter chat using the hashtag #ProcureChat to discuss how several industries might be affected. Here’s a recap of the chat and a snapshot of how the new administration might impact the B2G marketplace.
Source: How Will the Trump Administration Impact Government Procurement? | Onvia
The contract will be in use for the next 10 years and $65 billion are at stake.
Source: Video: Analyzing GAO’s Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2 – Nextgov.com
Former federal CIO Tony Scott released a report for the next administration to better understand the potential future of technology in agencies.
Source: 12 stats that tell you about the State of Federal IT – FederalNewsRadio.com
Revamped acquisition processes, a preference for trusted platforms over certifications and better network intelligence will help government agencies continue their digital transformations.
Source: 3 Big Predictions for Government IT in 2017 | FedTech Magazine