Is ‘soft sequestration’ already here?
Whether a formal sequestration happens or not, there is growing agreement that a “soft sequestration” already is underway in the form of delays, slowdowns and reduced opportunities for federal contractors as a result of ongoing uncertainty about the budget.
‘Fiscal cliff’ talks are underway
Crowded "Lame Duck" agenda: Congress and the White House have entered into discussions to address the so-called “fiscal cliff” that is believed to threaten the budding economic recovery.
About half of Simplified Acquisitions go to small biz
Half or more of the federal purchases under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are going to small businesses, according to two recent studies.
DOD releases
Better Buying Power 2.0: Limiting fixed-price deals
Defense Department officials released a draft acquisition strategy called Better Buying Power 2.0 that aims to incorporate lessons learned since the department rolled out the first phase of the strategy in 2010.
How to: Tips for selling to HHS
Health and Human Services Dept. small business advocate Teresa Lewis is a straight talker when it comes to advising small businesses on how to sell to the government.
Column: Which is a better choice: 1099 “employee” or W-2 employee?
Should your workforce be populated with consultants or employees? As a federal government contractor, it is critical to understand the distinction between the two and the impact of each choice when pursuing new business and when performing on contracts.
Washington Insider:
The Government Accountability Office experienced a 5% increase in bid protests in fiscal 2012, with 2,475 cases filed....
Federal employee unions and watchdog groups are pressing Congress to reduce the current cap on non-Defense Department contractor pay...
Small and large federal contractors alike are reporting added costs as a result of the proliferation of multiple-award contracts....
The Air Force inappropriately authorized $102.4 million in performance-based payments and paid nearly $50,000 in additional processing costs for a global positioning device contract....
