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Bid Protest Denied – Limitation on Subcontracting | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

Published on September 8, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued an RFP (Request for Quotation) for courier services for the Boise VA Medical Center lab, pharmacy, and radiology departments. Six offerors submitted bids and ultimately, the VA awarded the contract to FG Management Group(FGMG). Crosstown Courier Service Inc (Crosstown), one of the other five bidders protested the award to FGMG alleging that FGMG was not in compliance with applicable limitations on subcontracting requirements.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Bid Protest Denied – Limitation on Subcontracting

VA Withdraws Proposed SDVOSB Regulatory Overhaul – SmallGovCon

Published on September 8, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

The VA has withdrawn a proposed overhaul of the VA SDVOSB and VOSB regulations; the next step is likely to be a joint proposed rule by the SBA and VA.

Source: VA Withdraws Proposed SDVOSB Regulatory Overhaul – SmallGovCon

SDVOSB vs. AbilityOne: Major Court Ruling Stayed Pending Appeal – SmallGovCon

Published on September 7, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

SDVOSBs vs. AbilityOne–which preference trumps for VA contracts is now the subject of a Court of Federal Claims Appeal, and the underlying decision is stayed.

Source: SDVOSB vs. AbilityOne: Major Court Ruling Stayed Pending Appeal – SmallGovCon

Making Government’s Massive Programs Work: Now It’s the Law | IBM Center for the Business of Government

Published on September 7, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Over the past few decades, the private sector has recognized program management as a key factor in enhancing organizational performance with respect to complex and challenging change initiatives.

Source: Making Government’s Massive Programs Work: Now It’s the Law | IBM Center for the Business of Government

Fast 50 companies bring innovation, specialization to government market — Washington Technology

Published on September 7, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

The government market has entered an era where innovation commands a premium. You see it in large businesses that are making acquisitions to add new capabilities, forming alliances with emerging tech companies and creating practices around in-demand technologies.

The trend is also on display among the market’s most successful and fastest growing small companies on the 2017 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Source: Fast 50 companies bring innovation, specialization to government market — Washington Technology

The White House’s new 36-point plan to modernize federal IT

Published on September 6, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Call it a 36-point plan or a modernized IT modernization strategy, but no matter what moniker you use, the American Technology Council in the White House is trying to put its stamp on federal efforts to move off of legacy technology systems.

SOURCE: The White House’s new 36-point plan to modernize federal IT

Despite procurement concerns, vendors made out well in 2016 – FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on September 6, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Federal procurement spending is up. The number of mergers and acquisitions are skyrocketing. And overall, despite worries about the transition to a new administration, the continued inability of Congress to pass appropriations bills on time and what, many said, was an unfriendly environment for federal contractors, fiscal 2016 was a pretty darn good year for vendors.

Source: Despite procurement concerns, vendors made out well in 2016 – FederalNewsRadio.com

Develop the Full Story-Then Shorten It – Hank Barnes | Gartner

Published on September 6, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Frequently during discussions with clients, I hear a desire for “a catchy, short one-liner to describe us.” Whether you call this a tag line or a USP or something else, the quest for brevity is a regular occurrence. And there is nothing wrong with that. Customers are overwhelmed with information and have …

Source: Develop the Full Story-Then Shorten It – Hank Barnes

Revolving Door – DCMA Commander Goes to KBR, Inc. | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update

Published on September 6, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

KBR, Inc. announced late last month the appointment of Lieutenant General Wendy Masiello, USAF (Ret) as a member of its Board of Directors, effective August 18th. That’s about a month and a half after she retired as head of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) where she was responsible for the oversight of KBR’s Government contracts. Ms. Massiello will serve on the Audit and the Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Responsibility Committees of the Board. As a Board Member, she will earn at least $200,000 per year in cash and stock.

Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Revolving Door – DCMA Commander Goes to KBR, Inc.

Dan Snyder: 2016 a good year big federal contractors – FederalNewsRadio.com

Published on September 6, 2017 in Blog by The Aggregator

Despite ongoing talk of tightening federal spending and uncertain budgets, 2016 was not a bad year for federal contractors – especially the big ones. A new analysis by Bloomberg Government has determined federal contract spending was up 8 percent for the year, and looking good for this year. Dan Snyder, the deputy director of government contracts research at Bloomberg Government told Federal Drive with Tom Temin 63 percent of those obligations in 2016 went to the 200 biggest contractors –a group Bloomberg dubs the “BGOV200.”

Source: Dan Snyder: 2016 a good year big federal contractors – FederalNewsRadio.com

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