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Agencies must justify large 8(a) contracts
The FAR Councils are adding a new set of controls to contracts worth more than $20 million going to vendors in the socioeconomic program. This interim rule is in reaction to problems that surfaced last year when 8(a) firms were passing most of the work under the award to large businesses. Agencies also have new requirements to determine the order of priority for small business programs, around multiple-award contracts and when to use other than firm-fixed price contracts.
Tags: contracting , Dan Gordon , GSA , IRMCO , SBA , FAR Councils , 8(a) program , HUBZone program , service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses , multiple-award contracts , firm fixed price contracts , Alaskan Native Corporations , sole source contracts , Jason Miller
Agencies must justify large contracts to 8(a) firms
The FAR Councils are adding a new set of controls to contracts worth more than $20 million going to vendors in the socioeconomic program. This interim rule is in reaction to problems that surfaced last year when 8(a) firms were passing most of the work under the award to large businesses. Agencies also have new requirements to determine the order of priority for small business programs, around multiple-award contracts and when to use other than firm-fixed price contracts.
Tags: contracting , Dan Gordon , GSA , IRMCO , SBA , FAR Councils , 8(a) program , HUBZone program , service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses , multiple-award contracts , firm fixed price contracts , Alaskan Native Corporations , sole source contracts , Jason Miller
OFPP zeroes in on acquisition workforce
Some administration officials fear the acquisition workforce can't properly manage government contracts. Dan Gordon said strengthening that workforce is OFPP's number one priority. He also said he wants to improve communication between government acquisition officers and industry.
Tags: contracting , management , acquisition workforce , Dan Gordon , mythbusting , AFFIRM , Meg Beasley
Myth-Busting at OFPP
OFPP's Myth-busting campaign is working to clear up misconceptions about the campaign itself. OFPP Administrator Dan Gordon joins the show to explain.
February 15, 2011 (Encore presentation July 5, 2011)
Tags: technology , contracting , Roger Waldron , Off the Shelf , Dan Gordon , mythbusting
OFPP, OPM join forces to recruit acquisition workers
A new memo from Dan Gordon, OFPP administrator, details hiring flexibilities and new tools for agencies.
Tags: contracting , Dan Gordon , OPM , hiring reform , acquisition workforce , hiring flexibilities , USAJobs.gov , Jason Miller
How IT reform will affect industry
What does OMB's 25-point plan to reform IT and the OFPP's myth busting campaign mean for industry? Tom Sisti from SAP America joins the show to discuss.
February 8, 2011
Tags: Tom Sisti , SAP America , IT reform , technology , contracting , Roger Waldron , Off the Shelf
OMB busting contract myths
The Office of Management and Budget wants to improve government-industry communication. It has launched a myth-busting campaign to help agencies understand procurement rules. Officials say poor communication often leads to faulty contracts and wasted money.
Tags: contracting , management , OMB , Dan Gordon , FAI , DAU , FAR , Meg Beasley
OMB: Contract spending down but more cuts needed
The Office of Management and Budget said agencies reduced contract spending over consecutive years for the first time in 13 years. A new report from OMB showed reductions in some types of high risk contracts. But officials said the administration is targeting professional and technical services contract spending in 2012.
Tags: contracting , management , OMB , Jeffery Zients , Daniel Gordon , Meg Beasley
Kelman: Let's make contracting better, faster, and cheaper
Former OFPP Administrator Steve Kelman shares the challenges of using contracting cuts to reduce spending.
Tags: Steve Kelman , contracting , budget , Dorobek Insider
Senate passes Acquisitions Improvement Act
The bill aims to improve acquisition workforce training, increase accountability and expand the use of the Acquisition Workforce Training Fund.
Tags: Susan Collins , Acquisition Improvement Act , acquisition , procurement , contracting , Senate , budget , Jolie Lee
