NASA Calls Foul on DCAA Low-Risk Determinations | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Yesterday, NASA announced that it would no longer accept low-risk determinations issued by DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) on its contractors where the preponderance of the work relates to NASA contracts. Although unstated, NASA’s rationale is apparent – not every agency is enamored with DCAA’s low-risk determination procedures and the resultant mass write-off of incurred cost dollars without any audit or oversight.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: NASA Calls Foul on DCAA Low-Risk Determinations
Uncovering insights in IT spending — GCN
As more federal agencies look to modernize their IT portfolios, they’re analyzing budgets and resources to ferret out redundancies and untapped potential. But that’s often easier said than done.
Is IT modernization on the horizon? | Government Sales Insider
With lawmakers voting later this week on the $1 trillion bipartisan budget deal, the battle over funding for the remainder of FY17 may be settled fairly peacefully.
Source: Is IT modernization on the horizon? | Government Sales Insider
DOE is Lax on Fraud | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The GAO (Government Accountability Office) issued a report yesterday claiming that DOE’s (Department of Energy) lax management and oversight of its contractors puts its contract management at a High Risk. The audit was requested by Senator McCaskill who was herself, at one time, an auditor. For example, the GAO noted that in November 2016, DOE contractors constructing a nuclear waste treatment plant agreed to pay $125 million to settle a lawsuit alleging, among other things, that a contractor improperly used federal funds for lobbying purposes.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DOE is Lax on Fraud
No NAICS Code Appeals Of Presolicitations, SBA OHA Confirms – SmallGovCon
A NAICS code appeal cannot be filed with respect to a presolicitation notice, the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals says.
Source: No NAICS Code Appeals Of Presolicitations, SBA OHA Confirms – SmallGovCon
7 GovCon myths that need busting — Washington Technology
Depending on where one starts his or her journey of doing business with the government, they can hear things that may not necessarily be accurate, and in some cases, intentionally inaccurate.
Source: 7 GovCon myths that need busting — Washington Technology
Tips for Gov Con Small Businesses | Red Team Consulting
In honor of Small Business Week, here are some valuable tips to government contracting small businesses.
Source: Red Team Consulting | Tips for Gov Con Small Businesses
Joint Venture Affiliation Exception Isn’t Unlimited, OHA Says – SmallGovCon
SBA OHA found the joint venture affiliation exception from affiliation doesn’t preclude “general” affiliation between joint venturers.
Source: Joint Venture Affiliation Exception Isn’t Unlimited, OHA Says – SmallGovCon
Defense Firms Score in 2017 Budget Deal – Defense One
Arms procurement goes from a requested cut under Obama to a plus-up under Trump.
Source: Defense Firms Score in 2017 Budget Deal – Defense One
CIOs outline tech priorities — GCN
Since becoming acting CIO for the Defense Department on March 1, John Zangardi has his work cut out for him.