Alan Chvotkin, Professional Services Council vice president and general counsel, expects the Affordable Care Act to influence the pricing and bidding process of future contracts, Federal News Radio reported Friday. Melissa Dawkins
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The Professional Services Council has announced the creation of a commission that will identify the barriers to effective and innovative government procurement, according to an FCW article. “Our objective in forming this commission
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Since its inception in 2009, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has served as chairman of the Senate’s contracting oversight panel. According to GovExec, that position could change hands after the election as industry
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Smaller budgets calls for more creative means and smart contracting. This was the topic at a recent discussion in Washington, where some called for the acquisition workforce to take the necessary risks
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Two public officials were honored Tuesday night for their contributions to the government contracting sector at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, presented by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, the Professional
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Less than half of government contracting firms will provide additional compensation to employees with security clearances, according to a recent survey of companies. The Professional Services Council surveyed 100 organizations that derive
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The Senate Armed Services Committee approved an amendment last week that would block federal procurement officials from asking contracting companies about political contributions. The amendment, which was introduced by Sens. Susan Collins
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A number of government-contracting trade organizations say the government often makes changes to federal procurement regulations without including adequate public comment, according to a recent Federal Times report. For example, the Federal
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The Defense Department has issued a rule that would penalize contractors with unsatisfactory business systems — such as accounting and estimating — by withholding a percentage of payment, The Washington Post reports.
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A top member of the Army’s acquisition personnel said the Defense Department’s growing reliance on fixed-price contracts could have unnoticed side effects. Assistant Army Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Malcolm O’Neill,
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