Navy axes MyNavyHR contract, slashes other IT efforts
[ad_1] Navy axes MyNavyHR contract, slashes other IT efforts Navy Secretary John Phelan said the contract represents $300 million in total contract value, which he estimates will save the Navy $260 million. Anastasia Obis April 30, 2025 5:38 pm 4 min read Navy Secretary John Phelan has terminated a human resources modernization contract tied to […]
How the Trump administration is reshaping federal procurement
[ad_1] The Trump administration has shown a great deal of interest in contracting and procurement. In fact, it has four executive orders on the street relating to procurement. Some things seem new, some things we’ve seen before. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin got an assessment from the senior fellow at the George Mason University […]
Where the federal acquisition system can possibly head next
[ad_1] Former Pentagon acquisition official and Professional Services Council CEO David Berteau has operated in the federal information technology and services acquisition field longer even than Tom Temin. But, like Tom, he’s about to retire — or at least take a step back from the full time grind. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin […]
Hegseth wants ‘right to repair’ provisions in all Army contracts
[ad_1] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Army to include right to repair provisions in all new and existing contracts in an effort to cut costs and reduce delays caused by relying on original manufacturers for maintenance and support. In an April 30 memo, Hegseth directed the Army secretary to “identify and propose contract modifications […]
Which Procurements Are Impacted by Section 889 Rule and Why It Might Blindside You
A Wild Reminder: Why Section 889 Is Wrecking Plans Maybe you think you’re safe. After all, you don’t sell routers or build satellites, right? Wrong. Section 889 is not just lurking behind tech contracts anymore. It’s oozing across almost every single kind of federal procurement you can imagine. From IT modernization projects to paperclip deliveries. […]