Why the government should use more shared services to reduce costs

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reiterated something it has been pointing out for years: The government wastes billions and billions of dollars on duplicative and overlapping activities. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin‘s guest says the GAO overlooked a crucial way to stop the waste, namely shared services. Steve Goodrich is the Chairman of […]

How agencies can lead their workforce from a crisis into the future of work

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This content is provided by Deloitte. In March 2020, something many experts have spent their careers claiming is impossible actually came to pass: the majority of the federal government transitioned to telework and working in remote, virtual teams, nearly overnight. This monumental shift happened in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but its repercussions are expected […]

How to refine CX outreach through data-driven insights

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Federal agencies send an enormous volume of information to their customers — but without the right data, it’s not clear if that messaging translates into actual engagement. Angy Peterson, vice president of Experience Services at Granicus, said more agencies are turning to data analytics to deliver a seamless, digital-first customer experience. “Digital communications is nothing if not […]

GSA to conduct nonvoluntary RIF in latest effort to trim headcount

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GSA to conduct nonvoluntary RIF in latest effort to trim headcount GSA leaders told employees earlier this month that they are expected to reduce total spending across all programs and personnel by 50%. Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED February 24, 2025 7:26 pm 2 min read The General Service Administration is warning employees that a nonvoluntary reduction in […]

Air Force Awards $1.5B Environmental A&E Contracts to 27 Companies

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Photo by Backgroundy / Shutterstock The U.S. Air Force has named Leidos, Jacobs Government Services and 25 other companies as awardees of indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts valued at $1.5 billion.  The Department of Defense said Monday that the multiple-award contract comes with a five-year ordering period with an option of another five years. If the option period […]

Key implications for employers and federal contractors

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Navigating the Trump administration’s executive orders: Key implications for employers and federal contractors Given the volume of information that you are probably receiving, we wanted to distill some of the impactful changes into simple terms. Martha Boyd, Nakimuli O. Davis-Primer, Kseniya Kuprovska & Mabel Arroyo February 10, 2025 2:56 pm 5 min read The unprecedented […]

The government procurement efficiency list

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The government procurement efficiency list This focus on government efficiency provides an important opportunity for a holistic review of the procurement system. Roger Waldron January 17, 2025 12:28 pm 2 min read On Monday, the new administration begins with a focus on operational reform as represented by the Department of Government Efficiency (the DOGE). Importantly, […]

When termination for convenience becomes inconvenient

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Does anyone ever really have a contract with the government or can a customer terminate for convenience? One sole practitioner pushed back and found that even termination for convenience has procedures and rules. Haynes Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince says you should know your rights as a contractor. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to […]

The top five procurement themes for 2025

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The top five procurement themes for 2025 2025 will see continued focus on supply chain resiliency, often revolving around support for and investment in the domestic industrial base. Roger Waldron January 10, 2025 2:15 pm 4 min read Happy New Year! We begin the new year with the top five procurement themes that will shape […]