When Can Bid and Proposal (B&P) Spending Begin? | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
There have been inconsistencies among contractors and Government oversight agencies in applying the requirements of the FAR cost principle on Bid and Proposal Costs (see FAR 31.205-18).
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: When Can Bid and Proposal (B&P) Spending Begin?
Government References Didn’t Complete PPQs? “Too Bad,” Says GAO – SmallGovCon
An offeror’s failure to return completed past performance questionnaires from its previous customers in accordance with the solicitation’s express requirements
Source: Government References Didn’t Complete PPQs? “Too Bad,” Says GAO – SmallGovCon
70 deals shaping today’s market — Washington Technology
It often isn’t until we have the complete roundup of mergers and acquisitions for a given year that we realize how many important deals occurred in the government market.
Source: 70 deals shaping today’s market — Washington Technology
Meet 41 D.C.-area women who could be your mentors – Washington Business Journal
These women, accomplished in fields from economic development to education, media to real estate, are doling out their insight and advice at the Washington Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday event.
Source: Meet 41 D.C.-area women who could be your mentors – Washington Business Journal
The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block – Management – GovExec.com
Thousands of federal employees could see their jobs functions eliminated.
Source: The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block – Management – GovExec.com
IT Spending in State and Local Government: What Does 2017 Hold? | Government Technology
State and local government CIOs and key industry players met at the annual Beyond the Beltway conference to discuss the IT spending forecast.
Source: IT Spending in State and Local Government: What Does 2017 Hold?
If States Were Companies, Which Would Make the Fortune 100? | Government Technology
And which companies are they closest to?
Source: If States Were Companies, Which Would Make the Fortune 100?
Going to Court? Give it Your Best the First Time Around | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Last November we highlighted an ASBCA (Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals) ruling from August 29, 2016 that CAS 404, Capitalization of Tangible Assets) does not apply to capital leases. This ruling caught us by surprise as almost everyone in Government contracting circles believed otherwise and acted on that premise in determining allowable costs (depreciation) on Government contracts. Read it here.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Going to Court? Give it Your Best the First Time Around
PMO Manager Wasn’t “Key Employee” Under SBA Affiliation Regulations – SmallGovCon
A PMO manager wasn’t a “key employee” within the meaning of the SBA affiliation regulations because he didn’t have critical influence over the company’s
Source: PMO Manager Wasn’t “Key Employee” Under SBA Affiliation Regulations – SmallGovCon
Who are the market’s top deal makers? — Washington Technology
As we looked through all of the closed merger and acquisition transactions from 2016, 10 deals quickly bubbled to the top as the best deals of the year.
Source: Who are the market’s top deal makers? — Washington Technology