Top 20 U.S. Counties by Budget — and Their CIOs | Government Technology
One state has a lot of the biggest county budgets. Guess which one?
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Contractors Getting Shortchanged on Past Performance Ratings | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The purpose of Performance Assessment Reports (PARs) is to provide source selection officials with information on contractor past performance. Government officials prepare PARs in CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System). Most Government contractors are familiar with PARs/CPARS, having had the opportunity to review and respond to performance information loaded up on Government databases.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Contractors Getting Shortchanged on Past Performance Ratings
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When to stop – The Proposal Guys Jon and BJ’s proposal blog
We often talk about the need to justify the decision to bid – using our proven mantra:
– Is it real?
– Do we want it?
– Can we win it?
– Can we do it?Sometimes, though, it can be just as powerful to focus on the negatives. Here, then, are my top six warning signs that you should ‘no bid’:
Source: When to stop – The Proposal Guys Jon and BJ’s proposal blog
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Larry Allen: Federal contractors will be happy with 2017 spending bill – FederalNewsRadio.com
Late as it is, the 2017 spending bill could provide a lot of work for federal contractors, even if it doesn’t contain money for a border wall. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide more of an assessment. He also discussed the same legislation in a recent blog.
Source: Larry Allen: Federal contractors will be happy with 2017 spending bill – FederalNewsRadio.com
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New cloud buying guide underpins IT modernization bill, cyber EO – FederalNewsRadio.com
An interagency working group is about to turn the government’s concept of cloud computing on its head.
The Cloud Center of Excellence this week will release a draft best practices guide—please don’t use playbook, it’s so last year—that will give agency contracting officers, chief information officers and CFOs a new way of thinking about buying cloud services.
Source: New cloud buying guide underpins IT modernization bill, cyber EO – FederalNewsRadio.com
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Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – May 2017 | Government Contracts Advisor
Our May edition of “Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update” offers a summary of the relevant changes that took place during the month of April.
Highlights this month include:
- Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” executive order advances his domestic preference agenda, but its impact may not be felt for months
- Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs issues guidance for implementing 2-for-1 executive order
- Former SECDEF Ash Carter’s flagship defense innovation initiative to continue under SECDEF Mattis and President Trump
This update will also be available in Contract Management Magazine, which is published monthly by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).
Source: Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – May 2017 | Government Contracts Advisor
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How Did K-12 Bids and RFPs Become a Hot Market? Find Out. | Onvia
Onvia’s B2G market research team discovered that education innovation was the 2nd-ranked government spending hotspot in its latest special report, 10 Hotspots in Government Contracting for 2017.
In a climate with ongoing changes in teaching tools and strategies, and uncertainty about how the current political climate will impact the nation’s public schools, there is nonetheless a feeling of optimism towards the future of education. Government contracts related to education services grew by 20% in 2016 over 2015, based on data gathered in Onvia’s B2G Intelligence System (B2GIS).
Source: How Did K-12 Bids and RFPs Become a Hot Market? Find Out. | Onvia
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Rules around buying of commercial items remains hot button issue for DoD, Congress – FederalNewsRadio.com
Two interesting items to keep an eye out on Capitol Hill. First, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, is expected to issue the first draft of his acquisition reform bill this week.
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GSA starts translating Trump’s priorities into acquisition policy – FederalNewsRadio.com
The General Services Administration is going to have its hands full this summer as it works toward translating President Donald Trump’s contracting priorities into policy.
Source: GSA starts translating Trump’s priorities into acquisition policy – FederalNewsRadio.com
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Defendant Pleads Guilty in Army Contracting Bribery Case | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The National Procurement Fraud Task Force (NPFTF) is comprised of representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the FBI, the Offices of Inspector Generals and various other federal law enforcement agencies. It was formed eleven years ago to help the early detection, identification, prevention, and prosecution of procurement fraud in Government programs.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Defendant Pleads Guilty in Army Contracting Bribery Case
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