June 2017 – Page 4 – Government Aggregator

Joe Petrillo: When government procurement is unpredictable | FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on June 23, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Joseph Petrillo, procurement attorney, Petrillo and Powell

Sometimes large and highly publicized government procurements go so far off the rails the agency has no choice but to cancel them. That’s what happened when Homeland Security’s acquisition shop tried to make a multiple award deal for agile development. After two rounds of protests, the agency gave up. Joseph Petrillo, procurement attorney with Petrillo and Powell, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk more on the perceived irregularities.

Source: Joe Petrillo: When government procurement is unpredictable

Eagle Eye: Government May Slip a Sole-Source Award Past an Unaware Contractor – SmallGovCon

Published on June 23, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

When the government publishes a sole source award on FedBizOpps, the ten-day clock to file a GAO protest starts ticking, as one contractor recently discovered.

Source: Eagle Eye: Government May Slip a Sole-Source Award Past an Unaware Contractor – SmallGovCon

DoD seeks input on streamlining DFARS | FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on June 22, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is targeting procurement rules in response to President Trump’s executive order to evaluate existing regulations and recommend their repeal, replacement or modification.

Source: DoD seeks input on streamlining DFARS

FirstNet issues state coverage, rate plans — GCN

Published on June 22, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

States begin deliberations on whether to opt into FirstNet or develop their own complementary network.

Source: FirstNet issues state coverage, rate plans — GCN

Government Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon – Government Contracts Legal Forum

Published on June 22, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Please join us on June 27, 2017 for a lunchtime panel discussion regarding “Government Contracts M&A in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon.” During this program, moderated by Peter Eyre, a panel of industry, private equity, law firm, and government representatives will tackle key considerations for buyers and sellers to take into account when structuring… Continue Reading

Source: Government Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon – Government Contracts Legal Forum

FAR is Now Available for Kindle – Free | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

Published on June 22, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

The FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) is now available for free in the Amazon Kindle Bookstore. With this version, you can highlight text, bookmark sections, and send quotes by email – features you’re already familiar with if you use Kindle.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: FAR is Now Available for Kindle – Free

Importance of federal contractors and removing clutter from federal agencies | FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on June 21, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

For federal agencies, presidential administrations are like guests who come and go, but leave their baggage behind. That’s why it often takes contractors to help program managers keep up with the accumulated reporting requirements and guidance compliance. OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said he wants to clear some of the clutter and Alan Chvotkin, executive vice president and counsel at the Professional Services Council, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the possibilities.

Source: Importance of federal contractors and removing clutter from federal agencies

Analyst: Contract awards to come at furious pace in next few months – Washington Business Journal

Published on June 21, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

As one government services CEO said, the industry is staring down “a dam about to break.”

Source: Analyst: Contract awards to come at furious pace in next few months – Washington Business Journal

GSA looks to bring AI to proposal reviews — GCN

Published on June 21, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

The General Services Administration is looking improve its FASlane process with machine learning and distributed ledger technologies.

Source: GSA looks to bring AI to proposal reviews — GCN

Trump administration wants tech CEOs to fix federal IT — Washington Technology

Published on June 21, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

The White House brought together several leading technology CEOs to discuss how industry can fix the government’s IT and procurement woes.

Source: Trump administration wants tech CEOs to fix federal IT — Washington Technology

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