Hello, Blog Readers. October is finally here, and with it comes the beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, pumpkin patches, and other fall favorites. Of course, the weather can be a little unpredictable in October, with warm afternoons one day and a definite chill in the air the next, so be sure to enjoy those pleasant fall days when you can.
This week in federal government contracting included a warning about government functions at DoW, and how federal contracting proposals could alter control of intellectual property.
- GSA overcomes protests to award contract for next gen HSPD-12 services
- IG Warns of Contractors Performing Inherently Governmental Functions at DoD/DoW
- SBA Awards $3.75 Million to Train Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to Compete for Federal Contracts
- SBA Adds Five New Surety Bond Partners for Small Businesses Competing for Contracts
- New federal contracting proposals could change who controls intellectual property
- ‘Hallelujah’: Stakeholders react with praise and concern to GSA AI acquisitions clause
- Lawmakers eye more federal action on AI standards, security, disclosures