The growing security clearance backlog is a serious roadblock to effectively increasing defense spending but hardly anyone wants to talk about it.
Source: Security clearance backlog puts contractors, DOD at risk — Washington Technology
When two competing bids come in for one contract, and the winner is tens of millions of dollars higher then the loser, something’s up.
Source: Joe Petrillo: What happens when competing bids are millions apart? – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Trump administration’s plan to reduce non-defense discretionary spending means civilian agencies will need to take a red pen to programs and personnel.
Source: FY18 budget cuts could slice into agency programs, personnel
The First Responder Network Authority is preparing to announce the award for its nationwide broadband public safety network, once it settles an ongoing bid protest.
Federal agency officials are optimistic that efforts to optimize spending across government will continue, but some experts say deep agency cuts could short circuit some IT spending.
Source: Will deep budget cuts alter federal buying strategies? — FCW
Category management has saved $2 billion since 2012, but there’s more low-hanging fruit to grab.
Source: Category Management Continues Efforts to Get Better Deal for Federal Bucks – Nextgov.com
Unless the solicitation says otherwise, an agency is not required to evaluate a subcontractor’s past performance under an FSS acquisition issued under FAR Part
Source: Evaluation Of Subcontractor Past Performance Not Required For FSS Procurements – SmallGovCon
