Category: Contracting Strategies and Tactics

Discover the latest insights on contracting strategies and tactics, including impacts of inflation, procurement policies, and MRAS. Stay informed to avoid pitfalls and seize new opportunities.

Biden Expanding COVID-19 EIDL Program

Biden Expanding COVID-19 EIDL Program By Gloria Larkin Many small businesses are feeling stuck. In some cases, their economic recovery has stalled and may even be backsliding. Relief funds, which can result in economic hangovers anyway, are running out. And bottlenecks have begun to appear in the credit market. To address these issues, President Joe... Read More

The New Mandate for Contractors

The New Mandate for Contractors   So, here we are. It’s another month, so that means there will be more high-profile cyberattacks to within our nation’s infrastructure. One day, it’s a petroleum refinery, the next it’s a meat processing plant, a bank or or even a regional water supply; tomorrow, it’ll be something else.  ... Read More

Artificial Intelligence: Powerful Procurement Impact Underway

Artificial Intelligence: Powerful Procurement Impact Underway By Gloria Larkin In a recent presentation for the Ft Detrick contracting community, a contracting officer shared this anecdote: The contracting office in which he works used to employ over 150 people. Now in 2021, 43 people remain, who are tasked with larger spending budget responsibilities and increased pressure... Read More

Capture Your Percent

Capture Your Percent By: Jenny Bonilla As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we celebrate the many WOSBs that are winning, performing, and leading in federal contracting, like Civility Management Solutions lead by Laurie Sayles. We also celebrate the many partners and programs that support WOSBs from ChallengeHER, all the national PTAC’s;  to Women... Read More