Announcing the 2017 Fed 100 — FCW
Congratulations to all the women and men being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT.
DCAA Requests for Extra-Regulatory Data | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Every Government contractor with cost-type contracts is familiar with the requirement at FAR 52.216-7(d)(2)(iii) that requires them to submit an indirect cost rate proposal within six months after their fiscal year ends. This requirement continues for the duration of the contract. That same FAR clause even specifies the elements that comprise an “adequate” indirect cost rate proposal. There are 15 items listed, delineated as (a) through (o). There are also a listing of 15 optional items – also delineated as (a) through (o) – most of which will be N/A (not applicable) to small Government contractors.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DCAA Requests for Extra-Regulatory Data
22 industry execs land on FCW Fed 100 — Washington Technology
FCW has named the winners of the 28th Annual Federal 100 and 22 people from industry organizations made the cut.
Source: 22 industry execs land on FCW Fed 100 — Washington Technology
How expiring HHS contracts could fund the Trump agenda — FCW
More than $24 billion in Department of Health and Human Services contracts are set to expire by the end of the year, according to a Govini analysis. Those funds could be redirected to help drive President Trump’s health care agenda.
Source: How expiring HHS contracts could fund the Trump agenda — FCW
Procurement innovation – responding to market conditions | Lohfeld
Contracts won now will impact the next 5-10 years of revenues irrespective of administration. Adjust capture and proposal processes and innovate accordingly to
Source: Procurement innovation – responding to market conditions | Lohfeld
PROPOSAL WRITING TECHNIQUES
DoD Fails to Issue Adequate or Timely Appraisals of Contractor Performance | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires Government officials to evaluate contractor performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (see FAR Part 42.15). CPARS is the Government-wide reporting tool for past performance on contracts. The primary purpose of CPARS is to ensure that current, complete, and accurate information on contractor performance is available for use in procurement source selections. Government officials evaluate contractors in CPARS by preparing a PAR (Performance Assessment Report). PARs are to be prepared at least annually and at the end of the contract.
Cloud.gov clears FedRAMP — FCW
The General Services Administration-run Cloud.gov platform is ready for federal agencies to host online applications.
Source: Cloud.gov clears FedRAMP — FCW
The First Question Every Federal CIO Should Ask | FedTech Magazine
How the Transportation Department discovered 200 unexpected devices on its networks.
Source: The First Question Every Federal CIO Should Ask | FedTech Magazine
Contractors Applaud House Vote to Kill Obama Fair Pay, Safe Workplace Rule – Contracting – GovExec.com
They cite “burdensome” paperwork and “blacklisting” of firms with past labor law violations.