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Is price reasonableness really unreasonable?
Bid and proposal expert Bob Lohfeld offers a warning and advice about how the government applies price reasonableness and cost realism rules, and how often a low price can just get lower.
GSA dreams about innovations for new SmartPay program
While the contracts for General Services Administration’s SmartPay 2 program stretch into 2018, agency officials already are planning for new and more innovative payment solutions for upcoming iterations of the program.
Companies must meet minimum wage pay under federal contracts
Companies will have to pay a minimum wage to employees working on federal contracts, according to a new interim procurement rule.
Are smartphone IDs a new opportunity?
The short answer is maybe. Iowa and MorphoTrust USA are working on a smartphone driver's license, but there are some security and authenticity issues to work out first.
IT's role in the 2015 spending bill
IT spending was not a sticking point in the negotiations, but issues such as supply chain risk, oversight and health records are noteworthy features of the bill.
Death to the telegram and other procurement reform efforts
OFPP Administrator Anne Rung has put forth a three-pronged initiative to push for a more efficient and innovative procurement system, and killing proposals by telegram is on her list.
Carter's nomination gets mostly warm reception
President Obama's nomination of Ashton Carter as secretary of Defense has received positive reviews but his confirmation hearing might be rocky, and the road ahead will have plenty of challenges.
Opinion
Acquisition Reform? Who Says?
There may be a lot of talk about acquisition reform, but the biggest challenge might be changing the underlying procurement culture instead of changing the rules, writes PSC President Stan Soloway.
Alion to support Air Force Research Lab under $4.5M contract
Alion Science and Technology has won a $4.5 million contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory.
New rule would demand more info on company ownership
Contractors may have to share more company history including owners and previous owners on bids as acquisition officials look a clearer picture of a bidder’s past, according to a new proposed rule.
Senate includes FITARA in 2015 NDAA, expected to pass
The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act will include a federal IT reform bill that will significantly empower CIOs at the largest civilian agencies, almost guaranteeing its passage
Lockheed closes health IT acquisition
Lockheed Martin's acquisition of Systems Made Simple should position the company for more opportunities with the VA and other critical health IT customers.
Army releases draft RFP for $37B IDIQ
The Army has released the draft RFP for its $37 billion 10-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract known as the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services or RS3.
NASA releases draft RFP for $200M LITES II IDIQ
NASA has released a draft solicitation for its five-year, $200 million Langley Information Technology Enhanced Services II indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract
Opinion
How to find the BD hunters in your organization
Your best new business development hunter may already be in your organization waiting to be discovered. Here are some tips to help you find them.
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