They are the Chef Ramseys of the proposal world. No one doubts their brilliance, but working with them can get uncomfortable. Here are 5 tips to keep from becoming one.
President Donald Trump told an audience of state governors at the White House that the increase would “rebuild the depleted military of the United States of America at a time we most need it.””
The focus in 2017 is cybersecurity specifically compliance with the DoD’s final rule for safeguarding covered defense information before 12/31 deadline.
Total acquisition cost remains the missing link in measuring, assessing and reforming the procurement system to deliver best value mission support.
Source: Total acquisition cost: The missing tool from the procurement reform toolbox – FederalNewsRadio.com
2016 was a big year for the FCA. Total government recoveries were up; total new matters filed were up; and total new government-led FCA matters were up.
Agencies must identify $54 billion in savings in “lower priority programs.”
Upcoming budget cycles in 2017 and 2018 will be unlike any other for agencies and contractors, some budget experts say.
Source: Expect the unexpected with upcoming budget, appropriations cycle, experts say – FederalNewsRadio.com
Hinge Marketing’s Lee Frederiksen discusses the new Hinge study: “2017 Government Services Research: Marketing & Growth Insights”.
Source: Marketing trends for contractors – FederalNewsRadio.com
A 2015 Microsoft study found that digital distractions have resulted in the average person having an 8-second attention span—less than a goldfish! A 2016 Harvard Business Review (HBR) article stated that bad writing is the biggest productivity buster. Yet, we still write proposals the old-fashioned way, as if proposal evaluators have unlimited time and focus.
Source: 4 tips for effective proposal writing in the digital age | Lohfeld
