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How DoD is Better Defining What Lowest Price Means in Contracts
The Defense Department is implementing a major change to the way it awards contracts to companies. Learn more from Federal News Radio.
The Need for Acquisition Reform
It’s no secret that many of the procurements in federal contracting take a really long time. A closer look at why this process needs reform.
GAO: Rule of Two Not Satisfied Where Businesses Do Not Manufacture Products
Applying the Rule of Two to small business procurements can be tricky. Learn more in this guest post from SmallGovCon.
NDAA FY2016 and Small Business – Part Two
Continuing our look into the NDAA FY2016 and its small business provisions.
NDAA FY2016 and Small Business – Part One
Part One of my look into the changes in NDAA FY2016 and how they will impact small business federal contractors.
Found the Perfect Federal Opportunity at FBO.gov? Keep Looking
Before you write a bid for a federal contract, take the time to make a rational bid/no-bid decision. Learn more in Eileen Kent’s guest post.
In LPTA Procurements, Let’s Not Lose Sight Of The “P” For People
Staci Redmon explains why her company will not submit bids when the evaluation factor is LPTA, and why LPTA procurements put us all at risk.
The True Cost of Proposals
When the proposal writing process starts, how it gets more complicated than it needs to be, and the true cost to contractors and government.
Following Up on Acquisition Reform
Acquisition reform is a nice concept but not always very relevant for many small business federal contractors.
Acquisitions Reform – Same Old Training, Same Old Results
The acquisitions workforce may be trained in FAR clauses, but they’re not trained in innovation – and it shows.
