The Pentagon has stated for some time the need for increased innovation, speed, and affordability in defense systems acquisition. The Pentagon, via the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, now has added additional clarification by issuing a new Other Transactions (OT) Guide. Continue reading Pentagon Has Issued New “Other Transactions Guide”
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Government Accountability Office Published Annual Report on Bid Protest Statistics
On November 27, 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published its annual report on bid protest statistics. The report, which is mandated by the Competition in Contracting Act, lists the GAO’s key statistics for Fiscal Year 2018 bid protest activity. Continue reading Government Accountability Office Published Annual Report on Bid Protest Statistics
GSA Announces Transformation of Multiple Awards Schedules
The US General Services Administration (GSA) announced on November 27, 2018, that it is consolidating the twenty-four separate Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) into one single schedule for products and services. As a way to modernize federal acquisition, the GSA stated that consolidating into a single schedule will make it easier and more efficient to do business with federal, state, and local governments. Continue reading GSA Announces Transformation of Multiple Awards Schedules
New Frontiers in Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation
What You Need to Know about New DoD Requirements
A Department of Defense policy directive issued in 2017 established policy and assigned responsibilities for conducting assessment, monitoring, and evaluation (AM&E) in the area of security cooperation. The policy directive calls for collaborative evaluations across DoD components and with other US government agencies and international partners to facilitate mutual learning and reduce cost. Continue reading New Frontiers in Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation
Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing Multiple Federal Agencies
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (IGNET) released a report on the top management and performance challenges facing federal agencies. Continue reading Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing Multiple Federal Agencies
GSA Inspector General Investigating Fraudulent Activity on Contractor and Grantee Registration Website
The General Services Administration’s inspector general is investigating fraudulent activity on its contractor and grantee registration website after someone allegedly redirected federal payments to bank accounts not tied to the appropriate contractors. Continue reading GSA Inspector General Investigating Fraudulent Activity on Contractor and Grantee Registration Website
DHS OIG Highlights: DHS Needs to Strengthen Its Suspension and Debarment Program
The January 25 report from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General contains four recommendations aimed to improve oversight and accountability for the Suspension and Debarment Program. Continue reading DHS OIG Highlights: DHS Needs to Strengthen Its Suspension and Debarment Program
