"They’re trying to decide whether a commercial subcontractor can bring a protest at the Court of Federal Claims," said Dan Ramish.

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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:41:39

"Like a chili bake-off," said Lynn Jenkins. "Rather than vendors delivering PowerPoints or long technical responses, allow them to show you what they can do."

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Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:44:21

“The memo provides a means for DoD leaders to more closely scrutinize our requirements for the covered contracts listed in the memo,” John Tenaglia said.

The post New DoD memo outlines review process for IT consulting contracts first appeared on Federal News Network.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:04:03

“If you think about how most federal acquisition reform has worked before, it's been focused on the rules,” said Soraya Correa. “Let's focus on the mission.”

The post A new working group wants to make federal procurement more efficient first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:08:39

"Having watched contracting officers, this new tendency or trend toward additional contract review is eye-opening," said Stephanie Kostro.

The post What happens when the agency secretary starts reviewing grants and contracts first appeared on Federal News Network.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:44:26

"We'd like to deepen our understanding to help the federal government work with other levels of government and the converse," Dan Chenok said.

The post A new opportunity to solve government effectiveness problems first appeared on Federal News Network.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:27:31

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is asking industry for feedback on ways it could use AI to improve patent and trademark examining processes.

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Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:15:40

This week on Amtower Off Center, Kevin Plexico, EVP of Deltek, joins host Mark Amtower for a deep discussion on the current state of government contracting.

The post A deep dive into government contracting first appeared on Federal News Network.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:28:27

"Modernizing procurement by applying AI is how we turn time from what is now almost really seen as a liability into a strategic advantage," said Steve Aberle.

The post What it will take to realize AI’s promise to simplify and speed federal acquisition? first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:35:20

The Pentagon terminated its contract with HomeSafe alliance for cause, saying the company had demonstrated an "inability to fulfill their obligations."

The post Pentagon cancels multibillion dollar household goods moving contract first appeared on Federal News Network.

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:04:18

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued new guidance requiring contracting officers to give her office five days to approve contract and grant awards.

The post ‘Absolutely nuts’: DHS secretary to review all contract, grant awards over $100k first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:31:51

"Something that I've taken to saying recently is that uncertainty is worse than bad news," said Sam Maness from Raymond James' Defense and Government Group.

The post Important investment trends in the defense and government sector first appeared on Federal News Network.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:30

This week on Amtower Off Center, Nick Wakeman, editor in chief of Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the GovCon market.

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Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:36:29

Kraig Conrad, CEO of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and chair of the Commerce & Contract Management Institute is this week’s guest on Off the Shelf. 

The post An inside look at the NCMA first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:15:43

TDR provides GSA with market intelligence about the pricing for the specific goods and services purchased under a MAS transaction.

The post TDR is an opportunity for partnership first appeared on Federal News Network.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:24:36