SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week in federal government contracting NASA has announced a $1.8 billion COSMOS contract and tech giants are pushing for legislation to streamline federal cloud procurement, aligning with the GSA’s advocacy for simpler cloud purchasing and value-based contracting. NASA Soliciting Proposals for $1.8B

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Here’s what veterans will get for a cost-of-living increase next year Pentagon releases final CMMC rule, paving way for implementation Pentagon Unveils CMMC Program Final Rule New and updated guidance for pricing and reporting on non-competitive defence contracts Couple Defrauds Government Out of Thousands of Dollars, Including Multiple Trips to Disney (..)

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Government Contracts Navigator

JULY 1, 2024

We are thrilled to share Blank Rome’s Government Contracts practice was recently highly ranked by two prestigious annual legal rankings publications: Chambers USA 2024 Blank Rome’s Government Contracts practice was ranked in Band 2 in Government Contracts: The Elite, USA in the Chambers USA 2024rankings, placing our team among the very top group of (..)

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) is hosting its annual “Diversity in Government Contracting” ICBSSHOW in Oklahoma City this month. And our very own Gregory Weber will be attending and presenting on federal contracting legal updates. Legal updates is always a great presentation.

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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I recently had the honor of taking part in a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “ GovCon M&A: Unveiling the 2023 Landscape and Forecasts for 2024.” Our panel, dissected the intricate landscape of M&A activity within the government contracting sector during the year 2023.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Contracting New opportunities for freelancers. The Intersection of Government Contracting and the Gig Economy In recent years, the gig economy has been transforming the workforce landscape, and its impact is now being felt in the realm of government contracting. Gig Economy in Gov.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2024

FAR Based Contracts Army aims for speed in new $10B software contract Wherever contractors look, the government is looking back GSA Exploring Impact of Publicizing Contractor Performance Metrics The Pennsylvania State University Agrees to Pay $1.25M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Non-Compliance with Contractual Cybersecurity Requirements (..)

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GovCon Wire

JUNE 19, 2024

Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Dr. Stacey Dixon received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. The Wash100 Award annually recognizes the executives of consequence shaping the government and the government contracting sector.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 23, 2024

The nonmanufacturer rule is one that is commonly misunderstood in the federal government contracting realm. The post Govology Webinar: June 6, 2024 – Understanding and Complying with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (2024 Update) first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 24, 2024

Executive Mosaic , the preeminent media, events and membership organization of the government contracting sector, is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Wash100 Award. Each year, Executive Mosaic’s coveted Wash100 Award recognizes the most promising and outstanding executives to watch in the coming year.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alex Major and Franklin Turner will cover the “Greatest Risks in the Supply Chain in 2024 and Beyond” during Federal Publications Seminars’ 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review at The Westin Tysons Corner in Tysons Corner, VA.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Audit of Cost Increases and Schedule Delays of Military Construction Projects Managed by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Implementation Review of Corrective Action Plan: PBS Needs to Strengthen Its Training and Warranting Programs for Contracting Officers, Report Number A210053/P/2/R23002, December 30, 2022 Work Remains on Boosting Qualifications (..)

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting storis about IT and cyber security, the feds avoiding fraud payments, and a potential boost for WOSB contracts. Now it is time to transition into fall and football season which we are very excited about here at SmallGovCon! We hope you have a great weekend.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 16, 2024

Please join us for an in-depth exploration of past performance management in government contracting. Past performance management holds significant weight in the success of government contractors. Contractors with a strong track record of past performance gain a competitive edge in the government contracting arena.

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GovCon Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Amentum CEO John Heller accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award during a recent meeting with Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the recognition. Each year, Wash100 highlights the most esteemed leaders in the government contracting industry.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This week has been busy in the federal government contracting world with multiple developments highlighting key areas of government procurement, spending transparency, and small business support. Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you have a good week.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 2, 2024

Join federal government contracts attorney Greg Weber along with SBA representative, Sophia Chou, as they discuss the tips and pitfalls of subcontracting and teaming on this webinar hosted by the South Dakota APEX Accelerators. Topics covered will include: Why Use a Teaming Agreement? The post Webinar!

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 18, the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") released its much-anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 , which was submitted to Congress on November 14. 1] Government contractors and other industry professionals that become familiar.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 5, 2024

We hope you enjoyed the holiday and are looking forward to what 2024 brings. This week in federal government contracting news saw more insights on the new CMMC regime as well as important trends for 2024. It’s been a pretty mild winter so far, but we expect old man winter will be showing up any day now.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week in federal government contracting, the recent headlines highlight a wide array of developments within federal operations, emphasizing both accountability and innovation. Here, in Lawrence, Kansas, the kids have started school and the college students are busy moving in and preparing to start classes.

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 17, 2024

Noblis CEO Mile Corrigan collected her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson on the sidelines of a 4×24 Leadership Group dinner event last week.

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GovCon Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Aaron Weis, managing director of technology at Google Public Sector, received his 2024 Wash100 Award during a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO and Wash100 Founder Jim Garrettson. The annual Wash100 Award shines a light on government contracting industry executives who have consistently exhibited top-notch leadership skills.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 7, 2024

This week saw some interesting news including an SBA rule to eliminate self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses that are awarded Federal Government contracts or subcontracts. You can read more in the link below and we will be blogging on this new development, as well. Have a great weekend!

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Raft CEO Shubhi Mishra was recently presented with her 2024 Wash100 Award during a meeting with Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the accolade. Each year, Wash100 recognizes the most distinguished executives in the government contracting industry.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news looked at a new CR, cloud procurement requirements, and another push towards category management. We hope everything is “falling” into place. Have a great weekend!

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SmallGovCon

MAY 17, 2024

This week in federal government contracting included updates on veteran-owned and WOSB contracting, as well as concerns about the ranks of DoD contracting officers getting thin. We hope you are looking forward to a lot of fun summer activities, as well. Enjoy the weekend!

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WashngtonExec

JULY 30, 2024

The health care industry is one of the most evolving, impactful and discussed sectors in government contracting and the nation.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 14, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news there is buzz about AI procurement, supply chain risks, and timing changes on the 8(a) and WOSBS programs from SBA. We are grateful for air conditioning here at SmallGovCon. We hope you have been staying cool and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For small businesses looking to tap into the vast opportunities presented by government contracting, understanding the intricate process and effectively marketing your products and services to government contracting officers is crucial.

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GovCon Wire

MAY 29, 2024

Maria Demaree, vice president and general manager of national security space at Lockheed Martin’s space business, recently accepted her 2024 Wash100 Award during a meeting with Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the accolade. To select its winners, Wash100

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GovCon Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

During the Potomac Officers Club’s Army Summit in mid-June, the service’s Chief Information Officer Leonel Garciga collected his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. Garrettson founded the honor in 2014 in order to properly celebrate the foremost change-makers who are shaping the government contracting field.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 6, 2024

If you’re interested in winning more B2G business through the bid process, but you don’t have all the answers, join this LIVE forum and talk about this market with people who have helped hundreds of companies win BILLIONS of dollars in government contracts. Registration link here. The post Event!

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SmallGovCon

JULY 12, 2024

Former Defense Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Government in Fake Invoices Scheme TAKE IT TO THE BANC: A General Plea For Increased Consistency And Clarification Contracting officers benefit from a bot in the seat to their right Pentagon to assess Boeing deal with DOJ before deciding on impact of guilty plea Boeing in Talks With US (..)

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Government Contracts Navigator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that eight attorneys from the firm’s nationally recognized Government Contracts group have been appointed to leadership roles in the American Bar Association’s Public Contract Law Section for the 2024–2025 term.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Andreas Nonnenmacher, CEO of ARKA Group, received his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. The Wash100 annually acknowledges executives transforming the government and making waves throughout the government contracting sector.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 1, 2024

Kevin Kelly , chairman and CEO of defense services provider Arcfield , has been deemed as one of the 100 most outstanding leaders in the government contracting sector in 2024 by Executive Mosaic. Vote for Kelly as your favorite GovCon leader as part of the 2024 Wash100 popular vote competition!

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WashngtonExec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In the fiercely competitive world of government contracting, it’s not just the technology and services that make a difference; it’s the people behind them. These mission-driven companies serving federal defense and civilian sectors owe their success to dynamic leaders and their dedicated teams.

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