House Panel: Equal Rights for Woman-Owned Firms
The Women’s Procurement Improvement Act, H.R. 4203, would remove the $4 million cap on women’s set-asides ($6.5 million for manufacturing contracts).
The Outlook: Less Spending, More Uncertainty
“What’s likely is that we’ll see continuing resolutions with depressed spending levels,” said Ray Bjorklund, chief knowledge officer of the research firm Deltek.
New Guidance Coming on Costs of Insourcing
The Office of Management and Budget is expected to issue guidance shortly on how to compare the cost of contract services with services provided by federal employees.
Armed Services Panel: How to Make DOD Friendlier to Small Firms
The panel of the House Armed Services Committee found that DOD “lacks a culture that fosters small business participation where appropriate.”
Social Media Connect Contractors, Customers
Virtually every corner of the government can now be found on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Small Firms Dominate Navy's Comms Contract
Nine small businesses and five large ones will compete for task orders under a potential $500 million Navy contract for commercial off-the-shelf network and communications equipment and related services.
“Over the Top:” GSA Officials Ousted over Extravagant Conference
The agency's inspector general said GSA spent $822,751 on the five-day conference at the M Resort and Casino just outside Las Vegas.
GSA: New Name for New GWAC
It’s now called OASIS, for One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services.
Viewpoint: What Is Congress's Problem?
Today’s Congress can’t get anything done, moves only at the last minute, and hustles out of town on vacation so they don’t have to mingle.
