Do not misunderstand the CMMC
In October, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification final program rule was published by the Defense Department. The CMMC outlines security controls that federal contractors must have in place to protect federal contracting information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI). Across my LinkedIn feed, federal contractors are expressing concern about the pressure that they feel as […]
The federal high risk list in the comptroller general’s own words
Few events raise the hackles of believers in good government more than the biannual list of high-risk federal programs. Compiled by the Government Accountability Office, it details where the government is bleeding the most money and where it’s in danger of operational failure. For his perspective on the high risk list, GAO’s Comptroller General Gene […]
Lockheed Books Potential $265M Air Force Contract for F-16 FMS Support
Logo / lockheedmartin.com Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics division has landed a potential $266 million undefinitized contract action from the U.S. Air Force for F-16 System Program Office foreign military sales support. F-16 FMS Support Contract Details The Department of Defense said Thursday said the contract covers an operational flight program update and transfer of F-16 aircraft from Denmark […]
Driving best value pricing – Let’s go for a ride
Driving best value pricing – Let’s go for a ride This blog will focus on requirements in the context of the federal government. Sound requirements drive best value pricing and performance for customer agencies… Roger Waldron March 7, 2025 1:30 pm 3 min read There are many variables that drive best value pricing. Suppliers take into consideration many […]
John Jordan Named President of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions
John Jordan, a seasoned business and technical leader, has been appointed president of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions. John Jordan’s Career Achievements The Chenega business unit said Thursday Jordan joins the mission-critical support provider after working at Venturi, a company operating under Chenega Military, Intelligence and Operations Support, or MIOS. He most recently served as president of Venturi for […]
Pro-Small Business Reforms: Kelly Loeffler’s Big Move at the SBA
Kelly Loeffler, the newly appointed Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has hit the ground running with an ambitious agenda aimed at revitalizing America’s small business sector. Her Day One priorities emphasize reducing bureaucratic red tape, promoting “Made in America” initiatives, eliminating fraud, and ensuring that SBA programs deliver real value to entrepreneurs. […]
These are the agencies spending the most on consulting contracts
Data Dive These are the agencies spending the most on consulting contracts The Department of Veterans Affairs ended 585 consulting contracts deemed non-essential, but HHS, DHS and DoD also buy a large amount of these services. Jason Miller@jmillerWFED March 4, 2025 2:24 pm 3 min read The Veterans Affairs Department lifted its pause on cancelling […]
Federal researchers get a chance to pitch their research at a special event today
On March 5 the National Lab Research SLAM brought together 17 early career scientists from the Department of Energy’s national laboratories to present their cutting-edge research in a fast-paced, engaging competition. The event was sponsored by the House Science & National Labs Caucus and the Senate National Labs Caucus, to give federal science agencies an […]
Shawn Purvis Named Sabel Systems CEO
Shawn Purvis / Sabel Systems Shawn Purvis, a more than three-decade industry executive and a four-time Wash100 awardee, has joined Sagewind Capital-backed Sabel Systems Technology Solutions as CEO. In a LinkedIn post published Tuesday, Sabel Systems said Purvis brings to the company over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise strategy and operational excellence, […]
Once again, GSA finds itself in the center of a hubbub
The General Services Administration is often one of the go-to agencies for new administrations that want to get things done. That includes the first and second Trump administrations. Emily Murphy, a senior fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting who was administrator of the GSA for Trump 45 joined the Federal Drive […]