Happy Friday and happy November! It’s time to start thinking about that Thanksgiving turkey dinner and, if you’re inclined to get an early start, begin your Christmas shopping! Enjoy that nice fall weather this weekend as you stay up to date on latest in federal contracting news.
This week in federal government contracting, be sure to check out stories on fixed price contracts and potential NDAA updates on data rights.
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Happy Friday and Happy Halloween to our SmallGovCon readers! We’ve scared up some interesting updates for this Week in Review. Will the government have tricks or treats for federal contractors? Have some fun this weekend trick or treating, watching scary movies, or just enjoying some fall weather. My personal favorite thing is seeing what all my kids collected in their hauls, including all the non-candy items (pencils anyone?).
This week in federal government contracting were multiple guilty pleas dealing with bribery or kickbacks (probably in the tricks column), along with updates on procurement of AI systems.
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Happy Friday! We hope you have had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend. Fall has finally arrived here, and we are all hoping to find some time to enjoy the typical fall festivities like pumpkin patches, watching the leaves change, and watching our favorite football teams before it gets too cold.
This week in federal government contracting there was a focus on artificial intelligence, transparency, and further audits in the SBA’s 8(a) Program, among other items. Have a great weekend!
Continue readingSometimes, one tiny word can make all the difference. I never truly realized the difference that one word could make until I started law school and the important distinction between “shall” and “may” was engrained into my brain. And this concept can certainly apply to the federal contracting world. In government contracting, a single word can establish the scope of a solicitation requirement, shape how an agency evaluates proposals, and ultimately determine which contractor gets the contract. The word “all” is a good example, and a recent GAO decision illustrates just how much weight that one three-letter word can carry. Specifically, GAO held that the solicitation requirements applied to all submitted carrier commitment letters, not just those that were minimally required.
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Dear SmallGovCon readers, we are back with another edition of the Week In Review. Hopefully folks are enjoying some cooler weather this week. We have certainly been seeing nice temperatures in our region to get us ready for fall.
This week included updates about DOGE records, inquiries into the VA records modernization cost, and questions about restructuring at USDA.
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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.
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Happy Friday and happy October! October brings more than crisp mornings and changing leaves—it marks the start of a new federal fiscal year. For federal government contractors, it’s an ideal time to refresh your capabilities, review your pipeline, and prepare for the opportunities ahead. We’ve seen a lot of changes in the federal regulations and expect more to come so stay tuned to SmallGovCon.com. We will bring you the latest breaking news to keep you in the loop.
This week in federal government contracting, some of the biggest stories include updates on AI monitoring and supply chain concerns for federal contractors.
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