How Much Are Agencies Spending on New Contracts? – Nextgov.com
Agencies spend most of their budgets on re-competed contracts, but there are a few sectors asking for new solutions, a report found.
Source: How Much Are Agencies Spending on New Contracts? – Nextgov.com
Long-term budget outlook: ‘We’re doomed. Any questions?’ – FederalNewsRadio.com
“I just need to say this, and get this out of the way: We’re doomed. Any questions?”
Source: Long-term budget outlook: ‘We’re doomed. Any questions?’ – FederalNewsRadio.com
GovCon Voices: The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Ugly Changes That Almost Were! (Part 2) – SmallGovCon
Guy Timberlake of the American Small Business Council discusses a “bad” contracting change that almost happened in 2015.
10 steps to creating high-scoring proposals: A modern perspective on proposal development and what really matters | Lohfeld
We’re excited to introduce our latest book to you—10 steps to creating high-scoring proposals: A modern perspective on proposal development and what really matters—now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. Here’s an overview of our new book. (You can find out more about our other five books here.)
Kingdomware Doesn’t Require Recertification For GSA Schedule SDVOSB Set-Aside Orders – SmallGovCon
The Supreme Court’s Kingdomware decision does not require SDVOSBs to recertify for individual GSA Schedule task orders, says SBA OHA
Source: Kingdomware Doesn’t Require Recertification For GSA Schedule SDVOSB Set-Aside Orders – SmallGovCon
Agencies escape sequestration cuts in FY 2017 – FederalNewsRadio.com
With just over four months left in fiscal 2017, agencies can breathe a sign of relief as they will not face cuts under sequestration. The Congressional Budget Office released its final sequester report of 2017. In the report, CBO says the current fiscal year hasn’t exceeded the statutory caps on discretionary spending. (Congressional Budget Office)
Source: Agencies escape sequestration cuts in FY 2017 – FederalNewsRadio.com
Top 20 U.S. Counties by Budget — and Their CIOs | Government Technology
One state has a lot of the biggest county budgets. Guess which one?
Contractors Getting Shortchanged on Past Performance Ratings | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The purpose of Performance Assessment Reports (PARs) is to provide source selection officials with information on contractor past performance. Government officials prepare PARs in CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System). Most Government contractors are familiar with PARs/CPARS, having had the opportunity to review and respond to performance information loaded up on Government databases.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Contractors Getting Shortchanged on Past Performance Ratings
When to stop – The Proposal Guys Jon and BJ’s proposal blog
We often talk about the need to justify the decision to bid – using our proven mantra:
– Is it real?
– Do we want it?
– Can we win it?
– Can we do it?Sometimes, though, it can be just as powerful to focus on the negatives. Here, then, are my top six warning signs that you should ‘no bid’:
Source: When to stop – The Proposal Guys Jon and BJ’s proposal blog
Larry Allen: Federal contractors will be happy with 2017 spending bill – FederalNewsRadio.com
Late as it is, the 2017 spending bill could provide a lot of work for federal contractors, even if it doesn’t contain money for a border wall. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide more of an assessment. He also discussed the same legislation in a recent blog.
Source: Larry Allen: Federal contractors will be happy with 2017 spending bill – FederalNewsRadio.com