The long-planned combination of multiple federal government contracting websites into one is in progress with the announcement of the agile launch of SAM.beta.gov to totally replace the FedBizOpp.gov (FBO.gov) website in early 2020. The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for the development and function of the new free federal contracting opportunities website. The planned... Read More
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Senate Stalls on Changes Affecting Small Business
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship postponed an important vote on a bill affecting all small businesses before taking summer recess because it failed to agree on proposed critical regulatory changes. Now that Congress is back in session, the Committee may choose to consider the draft legislation which contains 15 changes that, if... Read More
Proposal Management; Increasing Wins at the FY End
Decades of federal government contract spending habits have proven to be a direct cause of the dramatic increase in awarded contracts as the September 30 fiscal year-end approaches. Even with a reduced budget, the “use it or lose it” mentality is a driving force in government purchasing at this time of the year, whether it is for a $100 credit card purchase or a $10 billion contract. Although not all agencies award their contracts in this way, a large... Read More
The 15th Annual Procurement and Contracting Symposium: A Long Way for Lunch
Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting the keynote, “A Long Way for Lunch” at the 15th Annual Procurement and Contracting Symposium on behalf of the El Paso Community College Contract Opportunities Center. It’s always a pleasure to work with and support organizations who support the growth and development of small businesses across the... Read More