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GAO: Agencies May Consider Outside Past Performance Information

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When an agency asks an offeror for past performance references, the agency ordinarily isn’t precluded from considering additional past performance information

SOURCE: GAO: Agencies May Consider Outside Past Performance Information

2018 NDAA – New DCAA Reporting Requirements

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

Section 811 of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) covers several topics. One concerns the increase in the dollar threshold for the submission of certified cost or pricing data which we will cover in more detail tomorrow. The other appears to be a slap on the wrist of DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) for obfuscating some of their performance data.

SOURCE: 2018 NDAA – New DCAA Reporting Requirements

GSA’s Next Generation of Alliant is Here; 61 Companies Awarded Spots on “Best-in-Class” Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract for IT services

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the award of its $50 billion Alliant 2 (A2) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The A2 GWAC is a Multiple Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide customized Information Technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions to the government. A2 provides federal agencies with access to 61 companies providing integrated information technology (IT) solutions for evolving needs on a global basis.

SOURCE: GSA’s Next Generation of Alliant is Here; 61 Companies Awarded Spots on “Best-in-Class” Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract for IT services

What the government’s latest report card really means

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If the federal government were our 8th grade son or daughter, their cell phone would probably be taken away for the rest of the school year.

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New Predictions, Vendor and Market Guides

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Tech Go-to-Market Predictions, ABM Vendor Guide, DCMS Market Guide

Source: New Predictions, Vendor and Market Guides

A Few Contractors May Have to Reimburse DoD for Bid Protest Costs if Protest Denied

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

Here’s an update to a post from last July where we wrote that the Senate version of the 2018 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) would require large defense contractors to reimburse the Defense Department for failed bid protests (see Large Contractors May Need to Reimburse the Defense Department for the Cost of Bid Protests). That provision has been greatly watered down in the newest version of the NDAA.

SOURCE: A Few Contractors May Have to Reimburse DoD for Bid Protest Costs if Protest Denied

Why is there so much customized software in the federal government? — FCW

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Former federal CIO Tony Scott explains why agencies must kick their addiction to custom code.

Source: Why is there so much customized software in the federal government? — FCW

GSA makes 61 awards on $50B Alliant 2 vehicle — Washington Technology

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GSA makes dozens of awards on its much-anticipated potential $50 billion Alliant 2 IT and professional services contract vehicle.

Source: GSA makes 61 awards on $50B Alliant 2 vehicle — Washington Technology

Law Allowing Contractors to Procure Their Own Incurred Cost Audits Rescinded

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

Sec 804 of the 2018 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) repeals a provision that became law under the 2017 NDAA. 10 USC 190 was a new section that requires the creation of a Defense Cost Accounting Standards Board (DCASB). But appended to DCASB coverage was a new requirement that concerned the use of commercial auditors to perform audits of Defense contractors. Specifically, section (f) reads (paraphrased):

SOURCE: Law Allowing Contractors to Procure Their Own Incurred Cost Audits Rescinded

30 Must-Read State and Local IT Blogs 2017

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Our annual list of the most useful blogs offering analysis, commentary and insights for public sector IT leaders at the local level.

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