8(a) Protege Not Entitled To Mentor-Protege JV’s Past Performance – SmallGovCon
An 8(a) protege, bidding without its mentor, was not automatically entitled to avail itself of the past performance it obtained as part of a mentor-protege JV.
Source: 8(a) Protege Not Entitled To Mentor-Protege JV’s Past Performance – SmallGovCon
Councilwoman Mary Cheh plans inquiry into personnel shakeup at the D.C. Department of General Services – Washington Business Journal
Councilwoman Mary Cheh, D-Ward 3, is seeking subpoena power to require people to testify on why two staffers at the D.C. Department of General Services were placed on administrative leave.
DoD creates safe harbor for contractors who sell counterfeit electronic parts – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Defense Department issues a final rule which creates a safe harbor for contractors who accidentally sell counterfeit electronic parts.
Source: DoD creates safe harbor for contractors who sell counterfeit electronic parts – FederalNewsRadio.com
Feds face STD threat – FederalNewsRadio.com
To get ahead in Washington you have to speak at least two languages, your own and what Senior Correspondent Mike Causey calls GovTalk.
Documenting the Accounting System | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
When contract auditors perform a review of an accounting system, it is absolutely necessary for them to understand the system before they plan and perform the audit, They will ask you to demonstrate your accounting system in order to understand the internal control structure related to compliance with the 18 accounting system attributes listed in DFARS (DoD FAR Supplement) 252.242-7006, Accounting System Administration.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Documenting the Accounting System
Awardee Not Required To List Solicitation’s NAICS Code In SAM – SmallGovCon
According to GAO, an awardee is not required to list a solicitation’s specified NAICS code in its SAM profile or proposal to be technically acceptable.
Source: Awardee Not Required To List Solicitation’s NAICS Code In SAM – SmallGovCon
Will the MEGABYTE Act save money? — FCW
The MEGABYTE Act enshrines key Obama administration IT initiatives into law and promises to save at least $2 billion a year on software spending — assuming implementation goes according to plan.
Banned serial protester chose wrong forum to change small business policies | FederalNewsRadio.com
Federal procurement experts says Latvian Connection is alleging problems with how agencies are interpreting and implementing the Small Business Act.
Source: Banned serial protester chose wrong forum to change small business policies
DoD’s yearning for innovation doesn’t always translate to dollars – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Defense Department talks a big game on innovation, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to take big risks with investments.
Source: DoD’s yearning for innovation doesn’t always translate to dollars – FederalNewsRadio.com
Lack of transparency hurting government contracting — Washington Technology
The lack of transparency around task orders and RFIs is common across government and its time to do something about it.
Source: Lack of transparency hurting government contracting — Washington Technology