GSA streamlines acquisition for small vendors — FCW
The GSA has introduced new capabilities and processes under its six-month-old Making It Easier program to attract new potential federal contractors.
GSA’s Making It Easier campaign exhibits qualities not often seen in government – FederalNewsRadio.com
GSA highlighted its progress since April around a series of initiatives designed to make schedule contracting more streamlined and efficient.
Time to evolve FITARA oversight? – FederalNewsRadio.com
Three experts develop 12 recommendations based on interviews with CIOs and senior IT managers to measure all seven facets of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act.
Source: Time to evolve FITARA oversight? – FederalNewsRadio.com
10 Strategic Tech Trends For 2017: Gartner – InformationWeek
At the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo, Gartner released its annual list of the top 10 strategic trends. Are you planning for the right technology in your organization?
Source: 10 Strategic Tech Trends For 2017: Gartner – InformationWeek
Agencies Can Now Buy Through GSA’s Cyber SINs – Nextgov.com
The agency announced 15 vendors have been approved for the new cyber-focused special item numbers.
Source: Agencies Can Now Buy Through GSA’s Cyber SINs – Nextgov.com
DoD Hotline Posters (revisited) | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Department of Defense (DoD) contractors are reminded that DFARS (DoD FAR Supplement) 203.1004 requires that the DoD-IG (Inspector General) Hotline Poster be posted in a prominent location if awarded a contract in excess of $5.5 million. Non-DoD contractors have a similar requirement found in FAR 3.1004. Whether contractors have a threshold contract or not, we believe its a good idea for all contractors to display hotline posters. It is integral to good internal controls.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DoD Hotline Posters (revisited)
FedRAMP overhaul begins paying dividends – FederalNewsRadio.com
FedRAMP is boasting increased authorizations and return business, and the new dashboard is making it easier for feds to use the program.
Source: FedRAMP overhaul begins paying dividends – FederalNewsRadio.com
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers – Pro-bono B2G Help for Small Business | Onvia
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are one of the best-kept secrets in the Business-to-Government (B2G) marketplace. PTACs are charged with helping businesses compete for government contracts by providing technical support for free, or at a nominal cost. In this blog you can listen to the podcast; I’ll also summarize some of the main points from the discussion:
Source: Procurement Technical Assistance Centers – Pro-bono B2G Help for Small Business | Onvia
Navy Tries to Reduce Fixed Contract Price after Work Completed – ASBCA Says “No” | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
In 2015, the Navy awarded a contract to HCS Inc to repair a leak in an 8″ water line. After work began, it was discovered that the leak was in a 4″ line that intersected the 8″ line. Since the 4″ line was no longer needed, the Navy instructed HCS to cap the 4″ line, thus solving the leakage problem.
GAO: Brand Name Restrictions Must Be Justified – SmallGovCon
An agency’s restriction of competition to brand-name items was unjustified and undocumented, according to a recent GAO bid protest decision.
Source: GAO: Brand Name Restrictions Must Be Justified – SmallGovCon