Be prepared: GWACS, IDIQs will grow in this age of uncertainty — Washington Technology
The new administration seems intent on downsizing government and government programs, and they have four years to accomplish the task. The proposed budget cuts across civilian agencies will impact contractors in a huge way.
Source: Be prepared: GWACS, IDIQs will grow in this age of uncertainty — Washington Technology
Joe Petrillo: Hey contractors, justifying costs can pay off – FederalNewsRadio.com
Few types of deals raise the hackles of services contractors more than lowest-price, technically acceptable.
Source: Joe Petrillo: Hey contractors, justifying costs can pay off – FederalNewsRadio.com
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Trump federal budget 2018: Massive cuts to the arts, science and the poor – The Washington Post
President Trump on Thursday will unveil a budget plan that calls for a sharp increase in military spending and stark cuts across much of the rest of the government including the elimination of dozens of long-standing federal programs that assist the poor, fund scientific research and aid America’s allies abroad.
Source: Trump federal budget 2018: Massive cuts to the arts, science and the poor – The Washington Post
Trump budget would wipe out dozens of programs – POLITICO
These climate, health, housing, water, ag and arts programs would get zero dollars
Source: Trump budget would wipe out dozens of programs – POLITICO
Trump’s cyber plan includes modernization, risk management and reaching out to private sector – FederalNewsRadio.com
White House adviser Tom Bossert said the administration’s cyber priorities focus on securing federal networks and data, and critical infrastructure.
Contractor Disclosure Program – Contractor Repays $1.8 Million in Billing Discrepancy | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Early on in our blog publication (February 2010), we discussed DoD’s implementation of the voluntary disclosure program – an opportunity for contractors to self-disclose instances of contract “wrong-doing”. You can read our initial post on the subject here and although that information is still current, we were reminded of it again after the the Justice Department announced a $1.8 million recovery under the program.
Trump signs government reorganization order – FederalNewsRadio.com
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the goal of the executive order is to make agencies more efficient, effective and accountable.
Source: Trump signs government reorganization order – FederalNewsRadio.com
Father/Son Companies Were Affiliated, Says SBA OHA – SmallGovCon
Companies controlled by a father and son, respectively, were affiliated under the SBA’s affiliation rules, even though there was no common ownership and no …
Source: Father/Son Companies Were Affiliated, Says SBA OHA – SmallGovCon
Executive Order on Cutting Federal Waste – Will Offer Public Input | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The President issued an Executive Order yesterday that requires every executive agency to conduct an internal review of how their funds are being wasted or abused and to recommend changes they can pursue to operate more efficiently. According to the President, “There is duplication and redundancy everywhere. Billions and billions of dollars are being wasted on activities that are not delivering results.”