The White House’s recently released IT Modernization Report, out for public comment until September 20, says all the right things. The American Technology Council draft, required by Executive Order (EO)… Continue reading IT modernization has bipartisan support, but where are the dollars?

As the clock ticks down to the end of the Obama era and the start of the Trump administration, federal contractors are wondering, what’s next? While no one can predict… Continue reading As Trump administration approaches, what’s next for contractors?

Bidders were surprised yet again by a second two-week extension on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Alliant 2 Small Business (SB) and Unrestricted procurements. Bids are now due on Oct.… Continue reading Is the Alliant 2 finish line farther away than ever?

The General Services Administration released the final Alliant 2 Unrestricted and Small Business RFPs on June 24. Companies have until Aug. 29 to submit their six volumes, including the self-scoring… Continue reading Alliant 2: What does GSA want?

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a request for information on May 2 requesting industry feedback on government-wide acquisitions and usage of mobility. This RFI, pursuant to the draft Office… Continue reading Mobility category management: $1 billion opportunity with plenty of risks

In a continuing effort to improve the Defense Department’s source selection process, Claire Grady, director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology… Continue reading DoD revamps source selection process

The General Services Administration (GSA) released the Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) RFP on April 21. GSA plans to make awards to the top 70 Service Disabled Veteran Owned… Continue reading GSA VETS 2: Are there implications for Alliant 2?

Many companies have experienced flat or declining sales in the prior year and, consequently, are dealing with reduced bid and proposal (B&P) budgets this year. This begs the question, can… Continue reading 20 ways to reduce B&P costs and still win

I was asked to review a major best-value bid for a firm that was notified they had lost and wanted to protest. Emotions were running high, and they were making… Continue reading What makes your bid a winner or a loser?

As the government moves into an era of tighter budgets, we’re seeing procurement strategies shift from the traditional “best value” award criteria where the government could award to other than… Continue reading Insights on Low Price, Technically Acceptable, Low Price (LPTA) procurements