By Gloria Larkin The Department of Defense recently issued a proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2023. This would permanently authorize and change the DOD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP), a pilot that was established during the Gulf War and... Read More
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DHS Dives In, Refines Market Research Approach
By Gloria Larkin Can artificial intelligence (AI) make the workday easier for Homeland Security Department contracting officers? With the Biden administration’s efforts to expand the industrial base by working to get more small and disadvantaged businesses into the game ― thus increasing the workload ― they surely hope so. Know that conducting market research... Read More
Artificial Intelligence: Powerful Procurement Impact Underway
Artificial Intelligence: Powerful Procurement Impact Underway By Gloria Larkin In a recent presentation for the Ft Detrick contracting community, a contracting officer shared this anecdote: The contracting office in which he works used to employ over 150 people. Now in 2021, 43 people remain, who are tasked with larger spending budget responsibilities and increased pressure... Read More