Follow @Setasidealert on Twitter for the latest news & tips Vendors worried about OASIS Angst about GSA mega-contract for professional services The Obama Administration’s push for strategic bulk buying is about to expand to cover billions of dollars in professional services with the goal of better management to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ups and downs for woman-owned federal contractors Woman-owned small firms selling to the federal government have been on a roller coaster ride. DOD, agencies prepare for major spending cuts Obama seeks sequester delay; March 1 and 27 key dates The sequestration threat bringing huge cutbacks in federal spending is now moving closer to reality as March approaches. DOD to expand Cyber Command Defense Department officials are said to be close to approving a five-fold expansion of the Cyber Command Protect Yourself! Protective strategies to get ready for budget cuts Tough times are ahead, so stay ahead of the curve with these tips. The Changing Landscape of Executive Compensation Challenges Historically, executive compensation has been a rich source for cost challenges and disallowances by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Washington Insider: Federal events canceled Several high-level conferences involving federal officials have been canceled in early 2013 due to severe travel cutbacks and restrictions.... Is SBA advocacy biased? Two recent reports from nonprofit groups accuse the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy of taking on a mission favoring big businesses rather than small ones.... OMB directs access The Office of Management and Budget issued a directive to agency CIOs to strengthen access for people with disabilities.... Interagency buying The Defense Department and General Services Administration need to update their procurement rules to better reflect current policies related to interagency contracting....