The largest contractors in the federal IT market have been busying positioning themselves to leverage new technologies and find ways to grow in a still challenging market.
Source: Disruption, transformation mark 2017 Top 100 — Washington Technology
While technology is embraced nearly everywhere, Congress is a paper-based institution. But some are working to expose Congress’ technological handicaps.
Source: Modernizing Congress: Congress limps along with a technological handicap
A recent Federal Circuit decision found that the government was liable for negligent estimates included in a solicitation for a requirements contract.
Source: Government Liable For Negligent Estimate, Court Rules – SmallGovCon
Following the networking site’s recent facelift, an industry expert explains how to write a contract-winning LinkedIn profile that both works with the new-look service, and dovetails with your CV. Earlier this year, LinkedIn unveiled a new look – which it says provides a “seamless experience across mobile and desktop”. It is the biggest ever overhaul …
Source: Make your contracting profile stand out on the new-look LinkedIn – IT Contracting
In March 2016, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) published an RFP to provide support for its mission of threat reduction. There were a number of evaluation factors to be evaluated including one related to past performance. The solicitation directed offerors to identify past performance references for the prime offeror and for each of its critical subcontractors including the submission of a present and past performance questionnaire (PPPQ) for each reference.
DoD is hosting an “Industry Information Day” on Friday, June 23, to present a briefing, and receive and address industry feedback on the implementation of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Case 2013-D018, “Network Penetration Reporting and Contracting for Cloud Services.” Registration to attend this meeting must be received by Monday, June 12.
The public meeting will be held at the Mark Center Auditorium, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350-3603. The auditorium is located on level B-1 of the building.
Find further event and registration details here.
Source: Department of Navy Chief Information Officer – News: DoD Industry Information Day
This week on “Amtower Off Center”, host Mark Amtower interviews proposal expert Bob Lohfeld of Lohfeld Consulting on Bob’s new book: “10 Steps to Creating High-Scoring Proposals“.
Topics include:
- what is a high scoring proposal?
- what are the “strengths” a proposal should highlight?
- how are source selections made?
- what are the principles behind high-scoring proposals?
- what steps can companies take to get higher score?
Source: 10 steps to high scoring proposals – FederalNewsRadio.com
We invite you to explore some of the big changes in the 2017 edition of the Washington Technology Top 100.
Source: Introducing the 2017 Washington Technology Top 100 — Washington Technology
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is required to perform a Rule of Two analysis for all procurements, regardless whether they involve items on the AbilityOne list, according to a recently published decision published by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
In accordance with Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, the General Services Administration is seeking input on repealing, replacing, and modifying its acquisition regulations, policies, standards, business practices, and guidance.
Source: GSA Seeks Input on Changes to GSAR, FTR, FMR, and FPMR | Government Contracts Blog
