How the U.S. Space Force can modernize at a smarter pace

Modernizing space programs while maintaining operations is one of the most challenging things, and rings true for the U.S. Space Force.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:09:05

The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

A long-standing rule concerning small business preference is about to get a major expansion, courtesy of the Small Business Administration.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:33:40

DoD, Hill eye CMMC tax credit for smaller defense contractors

The CMMC tax credit would be available to companies with 50 or fewer employees. The bill could feature in negotiations over tax cuts next year.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:34:27

GSA listening more to customers to improve IAE platforms

Memi Whitehead, the deputy assistant commissioner for GSA’s Integrated Award Environment, said new tools aim to improve its users’ experiences.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:12:25

The Biden appointees are already heading for the exit doors

Political appointees are starting to depart just a few weeks after the election and two months before the change in administration.

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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:25:26

How federal procurement rules will change in the second Trump administration

With Donald Trump going back to the White House, those in the world of federal procurement are wondering what it means for them.

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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:10:27

5 lessons learned on the journey to become a government contractor

Matthew Enekwe launched his accounting firm in 2011, serving small medical offices. Now, he’s on a journey to become a GovCon. Here’s what he’s learned so far.

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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:06:36

What the Trump administration will mean for federal contractors

Federal contractors have more questions than answers when it comes to the incoming Trump administration, including what would a budget deal now look like.

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Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:34:06

GSA is cooking up a new, comprehensive procurement data source

The more procurement data agencies have, the better they can understand trends and procurement. That's the idea behind GSA's data source effort known as Hi-Def.

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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:04:35

Cybersecurity & CMMC

Michael Gruden, counsel at Crowell & Moring, joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion on cybersecurity and the CMMC journey. 

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Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:46:08

The 2024 Fast 50 government contractors

Ross Wilkers, senior reporter for Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss Washington Technology's list of the Fast 50 government contractors.

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Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:07:41

NAVSUP piloting new RFID inventory system, integrating with Marine Corps solution

The Naval Autonomous Data Collection System (NADACS) will introduce new RFID technology, as well as improving passive RFID, for Naval Supply Systems Command.

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Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:40:36

SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting

Federal procurement experts say applying the “rule of two” to all task order contracts is codification of the Tolliver decision by the Court of Federal Claims.

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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:27:47

Minimum wages for federal contractors are on the way up

"So what should contractors do? Well, first of all, they have to plan for this increase. They've got to plan for the pay," said attorney Alan Chvotkin.

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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:40:47

From “Beltway Bandits” to mission partners

Alex Snider, a strategy lead in the federal government, explains why we need to rethink the relationship between government and its contractors.

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Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:28:04