Should government leave some problems for the non-profit sector to solve?
Numerous recent polls show a low level of public faith in government. At least in some minds, that raises the question of whether the government is trying to solve too…
Under this proposed law, federal agencies could not just skip town
Still annoyed by the Trump administration’s relocation of two Agriculture Department bureaus, a senator has introduced legislation to raise the bar for agency moves. It would require agencies to do…
Commerce’s CATTS procurement exemplifies all that’s wrong with federal small business contracting
The Commerce Department’s Commerce Acquisition for Transformational Technology Services (CATTS) multiple award contract is the perfect microcosm of all that’s wrong with federal procurement and small business. Despite the fact…
For contractors, the 2024 budget request doesn’t quite add up
Federal contractors don’t see a lot of room for growth after inflation in fiscal 2024, with a few large agencies actually requesting a reduction in funding relative to what was…
Questions surrounding MAS FSS price analysis: Low price regardless of context
On March 6th, the General Services Administration extended to September 30, 2023, Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Temporary Moratorium of Certain Limitations Contained in Certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment Contract Clauses (the…
How contractors can develop a better nose for where the money is
With all those congressional hearings, it’s noisy on Capitol Hill this week. But contractors who listen closely will hear the sounds of opportunity, as agencies discuss their spending plans for…
USAID revamps the way it engages with overseas development partners
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) does all of its work overseas. It engages with local grantees and contractors to do the work in a particular country. Now…
Senate Democrats join calls for pause on new VA EHR rollouts until metrics improve
Top Democrats on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee are introducing legislation that would pause the VA’s troubled rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) until sites already using the…
The 53% Minority | Federal News Network
The Small Business Administration’s senior management team recently flew to Sweden on a boondoggle just when they were needed in Texas to help small businesses hit hard by the Hurricane.…
GAO ruling gives small businesses a boost
The Government Accountability Office has significantly changed the face of government contracting. In a ruling issued Oct. 8, GAO says agencies must set-aside any task or delivery order under a…