Industry Group to Senate: Don’t Drag Your Feet on IT Modernization Bill – Nextgov.com
Failing to address the government’s legacy IT problem would be a major missed opportunity for the Senate, according to the head of a trade association.
Source: Industry Group to Senate: Don’t Drag Your Feet on IT Modernization Bill – Nextgov.com
Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Over-billing Scheme | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Last March, a jury found an Idaho man guilty on 28 counts of wire fraud and theft of Government money. The man, Matt Ruck, was a contract administrator for a Moscow, Idaho company called Government Services Corporation although in this case, it is not possible to separate the man and the company. The Company had a contract to supply fuel to DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and took advantage of that contract by billing the Government twice and in some cases, three times for the same product.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Over-billing Scheme
CIOs Face Changes, Volatility In 2017, Forrester Predicts – Information Week
IT transitions will accelerate in 2017 as CIOs look to deliver business outcomes, develop technologies that serve customers, and embrace new technologies such as AI and AR, according to Forrester Research. Here’s a look at the research firm’s predictions for the new year.
Source: CIOs Face Changes, Volatility In 2017, Forrester Predicts – InformationWeek
SBA Proposed Rule Will Allow SBA OHA Size Standard Appeals – SmallGovCon
Under a new proposed rule, the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, will have the ability to review petitions challenging SBA size standards.
Source: SBA Proposed Rule Will Allow SBA OHA Size Standard Appeals – SmallGovCon
4 Defense Tech Targets for FY17 | Government Sales Insider
The Department of Defense has four technology focus areas to make better use of time and resources.
Source: 4 Defense Tech Targets for FY17 | Government Sales Insider
5 ways to tilt the playing field in your favor — Washington Technology
Marketing expert Mark Amtower presents five steps every small business should take to tilt the competitive landscape in their favor.
Source: 5 ways to tilt the playing field in your favor — Washington Technology
Public Procurement 2020 | American City & County
Public purchasers are seeing a variety of trends taking shape as we head to 2020. The trends include urgent recruiting to replace retirees, expanded buying through cooperative contracts and greater reliance on all types of procurement technology.
Source: Public Procurement 2020
TargetGov: Tools that can help veteran-owned businesses win government contracts (with related video) | American City & County
As Veteran’s Day approaches on Nov. 11, things are looking up for veteran-owned businesses that are seeking government contracts. Here are some resources that can help veteran-owned businesses win contracts at all levels of government.
HHS CIO: ‘My job is to be the risk mitigator, innovation broker’ – FederalNewsRadio.com
Beth Killoran, HHS CIO, said a new IT strategic plan will make it easier for agency components to head in the same direction over the next few years.
Source: HHS CIO: ‘My job is to be the risk mitigator, innovation broker’ – FederalNewsRadio.com
Air Force’s prototype avoids ‘shoehorning’ IT acquisition | FederalNewsRadio.com
The Air Force is pushing out a prototype for IT acquisition that connects vendors with end users. It’s part of the Joint Information Environment effort.
Source: Air Force’s prototype avoids ‘shoehorning’ IT acquisition