Army plans $135M set-aside R&D IDIQ
Small business have until March 3 to respond to the solicitation for the Army's five-year, $135 million research and development engineering services contract.
GSA bans OASIS BPAs (wink-wink)
GSA says no to blanket purchase agreements under OASIS, but then again, there are alternatives that get the same results.
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Avoiding the danger of custom technology
Budget pressures might be pushing some agencies inward to solve technology problems, but the risk is higher cost and less flexibility, according to Thermopylae Science & Technology president A.J. Clark.
Navy official says Congress should cut acquisition regs
A top Navy official wants the new Congress to focus on reducing existing regulations and not on adding new acquisition requirements.
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Do you talk innovation or do you do innovation?
Everyone talks about being innovative, but do you know what it takes to live up to that label? Agilex director of technology innovation Mark Bittmann explores how to overcome the challenges to being innovative in today's government market.
DOD plans for helpdesk IDIQ for Defense Health Agency
The Defense Department aims to set up state-of-the-art, affordable shared services contract to support the IT functions of the Defense Health Agency and the Military Health System.
GSA’s 18F group considers agile BPA
The General Services Administration’s 18F innovation group is exploring the development of a blanket purchase agreement to buy what it calls agile delivery capabilities.
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20 BD habits to kill off in 2015
Too many companies are stuck in the past with obsolete business development practices. Here are 20 things to stop doing now if you want to succeed in 2015.
Congressman wants answers on KeyPoint data breach
KeyPoint Government Solutions is being asked to provide a bevy of information on a data breach that exposed the records of nearly 50,000 government workers. But shouldn't there be a better way to address cyberattacks?
Ford, mobility and keeping your focus
Ford CEO Mark Fields thinks the carmaker is now a mobility company. Maybe he's right, but it is still a cautionary tale for any company about the dangers of losing focus on your roots.
GOP opens new era on Capitol Hill
With the Republicans controlling both the House and the Senate, will we see a party dedicated to governing, obstructing the Obama administration or something in between?
DISA looks outside the box for endpoint security solutions
The Defense Information System Agency is looking for the next generation of endpoint security.
DOD wants Military OneSource upgrade for ‘militaryennials’
The Defense Departments wants input from industry on how it can improve the Military OneSource website as the department adjusts strategies for a new wave of warfighters.
SAIC founder dies at age 90
J. Robert Beyster, one of the pillars of the government contracting industry, died Monday at his home at the age of 90. He leaves a legacy built on a belief in employee ownership and entrepreneurship and a dedication to technological advancement.
Why AIA's policy initiatives matter to the rest of us
AIA President Marion Blakely presented a set of policy priorities that should draw support from a boarder swath of the business world than just aerospace companies.
Patent office wants to bolster internal acquisition work
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is looking for a commercial, off-the-shelf product to help its eAcquisition initiative.
Defense authorization bill changes small biz contracting
The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act will impact small business contractors including the use of reverse auctions, women-owned businesses and data gathering. We review several provisions.
Lawmakers pressuring OFPP for reverse auction guidance
House lawmakers are making an effort to address the misuse of reverse auctions and have urged the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to update the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
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