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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 there are thousands of contracts that agencies award every day going off without a hitch — at least that’s the important reminder from former federal executive David Drabkin and many others over the years — the Commerce effort to create a high-dollar, long-term relationship with…

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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

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Jim Schweiter, Of Counsel, McKenna Long & Aldridge, November 4th, 2008

Larry and Jim Schweiter discuss the 2009 outlook for Department of Defense spending and priorities, as well as the possible reorganization of Congressional committees having oversight for procurement and contracting. Jim Schweiter formerly served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower) and Minority Chief of Staff for the House Armed Services Committee. His background and knowledge of the key players and priorities…

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Jim Schweiter,
Of Counsel,
McKenna Long & Aldridge,
November 4th, 2008

Larry and Jim Schweiter discuss the 2009 outlook for Department of Defense spending

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