Modernizing Government Technology Act Passes House | Career Info Security
The House of Representatives has passed the Modernizing Government Technology Act, which supporters contend could help improve the security of the government’s
How Pentagon Contracting Is Killing the Military’s Technological Edge – Defense – GovExec.com
Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” is a quick read compared to some procurements, and far more satisfying.
Source: How Pentagon Contracting Is Killing the Military’s Technological Edge – Defense – GovExec.com
Thornberry takes aim at commercial items, contract audits and services contracts – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Defense Department could be the next big player in commercial, online marketplace commerce if the new acquisition reforms proposed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) make it into law.
Octo, Sevatec denied spot on major health IT contract – Washington Business Journal
The Government Accountability Office rejected claims by Octo and Sevatec that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services failed to appropriately consider the price of their bids in awarding a major health IT deal.
Source: Octo, Sevatec denied spot on major health IT contract – Washington Business Journal
Familial Relationship Affiliation: SBA Treats Spouses As “One Party” – SmallGovCon
Although a company was owned 51% by a wife and 49% by a husband, the SBA treated the spouses as “one party” for its affiliation analysis.
Source: Familial Relationship Affiliation: SBA Treats Spouses As “One Party” – SmallGovCon
To Get the Right Answer, You Must Ask the Right Question (of the Right People) – The Proposal Guys Jon and BJ’s proposal blog
A company that provides software for proposal automation ran a survey asking the question, “Who should own the RFP response process in your company?” and posted the findings. Based on the question asked and the functions responding, this survey concluded that the RFP response process should fall under marketing. My comment on that post follows.
The survey asks, ‘Who owns the RFP process within your company’?
Panel gives tiny defense acquisition tweaks to make broader impact – FederalNewsRadio.com
Just one day before House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) releases his plan to change the way the Pentagon buys goods and services, a commission of former acquisition officials gave Congress their 2 cents.
Source: Panel gives tiny defense acquisition tweaks to make broader impact – FederalNewsRadio.com
Federal Procurement Modernization Requires a Cultural Change | FedTech Magazine
Leadership is required to drive a new paradigm in agencies’ acquisition processes that considers innovation and total lifecycle costs.
Source: Federal Procurement Modernization Requires a Cultural Change | FedTech Magazine
The Pentagon Is Almost Ready for Its Close-Up – Defense – GovExec.com
The Trump administration is pledging to audit the Department of Defense for the first time in its history while simultaneously demanding a record spending increase. Can it do both?
Source: The Pentagon Is Almost Ready for Its Close-Up – Defense – GovExec.com
Improper Payment Acts – DoD’s Implementation | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Last week we discussed GSA’s (General Services Administration) progress toward compliance with the Improper Payments Acts citing a report by the Agency’s Office of Inspector General that identified deficiencies in reporting and evaluating improper payments (see Improper Payment Acts – Government Efforts to Reduce Improper Payments). The Acts require federal agencies to review their programs and identify those that are susceptible to significant improper payments.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Improper Payment Acts – DoD’s Implementation