The Best in Government Innovation | Government Sales Insider
GCN’s dig IT awards will showcase and recognize the best tech initiatives in federal, state, and local government on Oct. 13.
Source: The Best in Government Innovation | Government Sales Insider
SDVOSB & 8(a) Fraud: Prison Sentences Handed Down – SmallGovCon
SDVOSB fraud and 8(a) Program fraud have led to federal prison sentences for a North Carolina couple found guilty of defrauding the government.
Source: SDVOSB & 8(a) Fraud: Prison Sentences Handed Down – SmallGovCon
US Launches IT Contract to Spur Cybersecurity Purchases | Government | E-Commerce Times
The U.S. government plans to initiate an updated contracting vehicle for the acquisition of cybersecurity information technologies for federal agencies this month. The purpose of the program is to make it easier and more efficient for federal agencies to obtain cyber protection services. Specifically, GSA will include cyber technology providers on a major listing of approved federal contractors.
Source: US Launches IT Contract to Spur Cybersecurity Purchases | Government | E-Commerce Times
Handful of agencies account for $1.5 billion in PR spending governmentwide – FederalNewsRadio.com
Agencies have to work harder to spread their message, thanks to social media. But how does government’s online presence translate into PR spending?
Source: Handful of agencies account for $1.5 billion in PR spending governmentwide – FederalNewsRadio.com
Joseph Petrillo: The latest rules from the FAR Council – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council periodically showers contracting officers with new rules, updates to old ones and even subtle word changes.
Source: Joseph Petrillo: The latest rules from the FAR Council – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Data Digest: Do You Know Your New Technology Buyer? | Forrester Blogs
For years, technology purchasing has been moving away from a central IT approach and into the business.
Source: The Data Digest: Do You Know Your New Technology Buyer? | Forrester Blogs
Is Your Brand Too Self Involved? – Jake Sorofman | Gartner
When you start with what’s at stake for your customer, you earn the right to their attention. But, as marketers, in the service of our daily efforts—under deadline pressure and urgency to move the needle—it’s remarkably easy to lose sight…
NSA Contractor Accused of Taking Top-Secret Documents | Careers Info Security
An NSA contractor who worked for Booz Allen Hamilton has been accused of stealing top-secret documents that the U.S. says could endanger national security. The
Source: NSA Contractor Accused of Taking Top-Secret Documents
DUNS Numbers May Soon be Replaced | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
For the past few days, we’ve been posting articles on FAR’s fiscal year end regulation dump – prompted, no doubt, by someone’s performance evaluation and bonus prospects (yes, Feds do get bonuses). So far, we’ve discussed the new regulations that cap compensation levels for contractor employees, the prohibition from taking reprisal action against any employee who may want to discuss or disclose their compensation, and prohibitions on contracting with tax deadbeats and felons. Today we will be discussing new regulations that may foretell a change in use of DUNS numbers – a unique nine digit identification number for each physical location of a business and a requirement for registering in SAM (System for Award Management).
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: DUNS Numbers May Soon be Replaced
Tough (Tax) Break: Federal Tax Delinquency and Felony Convictions Could Bar Corporations from Contract Award – Government Contracts Legal Forum
When assessing whether a contractor is eligible for award, contracting officers are required to conduct a meaningful present responsibility determination using the factors contained in FAR 9.1. However, a final rule issued by the FAR Council on September 30, 2016 has inserted a wild card into the process—the agency suspension and debarment official (SDO). The… Continue Reading