"This is one of the lessons that NITAAC should have learned from industry comments before the final RFP ever went out," said Larry Allen.

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Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:04:12

Several changes are coming to the federal acquisition sector including OFPP’s new requirements for procurement forecasts and subcontracting oversight.

The post As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes first appeared on Federal News Network.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:04:43

GSA and IBM will start working with agencies this fiscal year to transition from the current platform, ETS2, to ETSNext.

The post GSA taps IBM to support next-generation federal travel and expense platform first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:10:31

Federal contractors are wondering what President-elect Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency think the government should be doing.

The post Contractors are also wondering about Trump’s government-cutting plan first appeared on Federal News Network.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:04:34

A source familiar with the Oversight committee’s plans said lawmakers have already met with key members of the incoming Trump administration’s DOGE team.

The post House GOP setting up DOGE subcommittee to address ‘wasteful’ federal spending first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:56:35

As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program inches closer to reality, DoD prepares defense industrial base for compliance requirements.

The post Risk and Compliance Exchange 2024: DoD’ Stacy Bostjanick, DCMA’s Jennifer Henderson on finding ‘any means possible’ to help small biz with CMMC first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:06:06

Richard Beutel, a senior researcher for the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, explains the concerns about a new White House cyber proposal.

The post How should software producers be held accountable for shoddy cybersecurity products? first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:29:39

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

The post How the U.S. Space Force can modernize at a smarter pace first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:09:05

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

The post The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:33:40

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.

The post DoD, Hill eye CMMC tax credit for smaller defense contractors first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:34:27

Cloud technologies like AI and automation make data easily available to federal procurement offices, enabling transparency, SAP federal advisor says.

The post Industry Exchange Cloud 2024: SAP’s Joe Ditchett on how agencies can move procurement to the cloud first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:38:13

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

The post GSA listening more to customers to improve IAE platforms first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:12:25

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

The post The Biden appointees are already heading for the exit doors first appeared on Federal News Network.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:25:26

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

The post How federal procurement rules will change in the second Trump administration first appeared on Federal News Network.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:10:27

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