DHS sees a different kind of contract for next Eagle vehicle — Washington Technology
The Homeland Security Department’s Eagle 2 contract for IT services expires in 2020 and expects the replacement for the $22 billion vehicle to look different than the current version.
Source: DHS sees a different kind of contract for next Eagle vehicle — Washington Technology
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Federal Government Achieves Small Business Contracting Goal in Fiscal Year 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Tuesday that the Federal government met its small business federal contracting goal for the fifth consecutive year, awarding 23.88 percent of federal contracting dollars to small businesses. That 24 percent (rounded) works out to $105.7 billion, an increase of $6 billion over the previous year (fiscal year 2016) and the first time the total contracted amount surpassed $100 billion.
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DoD still working off old NDAA tasks while Congress debates new bill
Even as Congress debates the 2019 defense authorization act, the Defense Department is working off a backlog of tasks from prior year NDAAs. Among these efforts is a new rule to help stave off counterfeit electronic parts. And on a less crucial note it adds language to the rule so companies know the purpose of defense procurement. Procurement attorney Joseph Petrillo, of Petrillo and Powell PLLC, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more discussion.
Source: DoD still working off old NDAA tasks while Congress debates new bill
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Government Contracts Group Concludes Successful 34th Annual OOPS Event – Government Contracts Legal Forum
Last week, the Government Contracts Group wrapped up its 34th annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, “Diving Into Uncharted Waters,” last week. The speaker panels featured Crowell & Moring lawyers from various practice groups, government officials—including GSA Administrator Emily Murphy—and in-house counsel, and focused on a variety of timely issues including False Claims Act enforcement, ethics and compliance, bid protests, cybersecurity and privacy, and international issues affecting government contractors. The panel sessions were live-tweeted from the @GovConCrowell Twitter handle, and check out the #cm2018oops hashtag for more recaps.
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DoD’s acquisition and sustainment chief shares path forward for new office
Modernizing the Defense Department’s software will take more than just updating the development process — it will also require reforming the way the agency buys it.
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28% Rise in Bids and RFPs for Protecting Coastlines | GovWin+Onvia
The GovWin+Onvia SLED Market Analysis team recently released its 10 Hotspots in Government Contracting for 2018report, highlighting some of the fastest-growing areas of opportunity in the state, local and education (SLED) government contracting marketplace.
Source: 28% Rise in Bids and RFPs for Protecting Coastlines | GovWin+Onvia
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2019 NDAA – Expedited Hiring Authority for Procurement Positions
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve provided updates on a few provisions in the House version of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which was approved by an overwhelming majority of Congressional members. Today we bring you another provision that, while not directly related to procurement regulations, will certainly have long-term impact on the efficacy in the Government procurement functions and responsibilities.
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FITARA grading was tougher by design, official says – FederalNewsRadio.com
The most recent FITARA scorecard wasn’t a total wash — five agencies did manage to improve their scores, and another eight didn’t lose any ground. But 11 agencies saw their scores drop — the most ever. And nine agencies received a score of “D” or “F,” the most in two years. But that was expected; the process was designed to yield lower scores this time.
Source: FITARA grading was tougher by design, official says – FederalNewsRadio.com
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Companies with dismissed protests might get another shot at $15B Alliant SB contract — Washington Technology
A group of small businesses that were left off of the original awards for Alliant 2 Small Business may get a second bite at the apple.
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CIOs push back on FITARA scores — FCW
Two of the agencies with the lowest Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act grades pushed back on their scores, and outlined their future modernization plans before a House panel.
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