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Susan CollinsSenate AppropriationsStateSteve SchoonerSuperstorm SandyTalibanTalk of the Nation Science FridayTechStatTeddy KiddThad AllenTony BarclayTonya GiannoniUARCsUS Forest ServiceUSDAVEVRRAVanRoekelVivek KundraWashington Navy YardWounded Warrior ProjectYouTubeaccess to auditsaccountabilitybacklogsbio-based purchasingbiofuelsboard of directorsboarder fencebudget goalsbuyingbuyoutscensuschallengescommercial buyingcompany leadershipconstructioncontestscontingency planscontract financecontracting officerscontracting riskcontractor deathscontractor profitscontractor reviewscontractor taxescontractors.corporate culturecost reimbursementscrisis budgetingcyber policydashboardsdata sharingdebtdeficit reductiondetentiondirect assistancedisability hiring ruledivestituredownsizingearthquakeefficiencyelectronic recordsembassy securityemploymentethics rulesfederal marketfederal programs inventoryforeign workfourth quarter buyinggrand bargaingrantshackinghealthcarehomeland securityinaugurationincremental developmentinternational development companiesinternetlate paymentsleaksmarketmarshland restoration programmilitarymobilemobile devicenational securitynegotiating objectiveop-edopen datapaperwork burdenparitypartner vetting systemperformance managementpower100procurement contestsprocurement toolsprofit marginsprogram managementprompt paymentpublic service recognition weekpublic-private partnershipsrappellingrenewable energyreporting burdensservice contract inventoriesservice contractsservices acquisitionservices sectorsize standardssmall business advocacy officesmart contractingsocial mediaspacesuper committeesurveillance programssurveytankertax delinquencytaxonomyteleworkingtravelunionvendor management officesveteran owned small businessesveterans hiring rulevetovideo messagewartime contractingwhite paperwhole of governmentworkforce capsyear-end buyinghttp://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)Blogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-157216074217545954Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:32:00 +00002013-10-29T15:32:37.897-04:00acquisition processacquisition reformacquisition trainingacquisition workforceHASCHouse Armed Services CommitteeleadershipPSC Commission As the House Armed Services Committee announced a new initiative to improve Defense Department acquisitions today, the Professional Services Council urges the committee to include in its initiative the recommendations outlined in the 2013 PSC Leadership Commission report, “From Crisis to Opportunity,” for the acquisition of services. “We support the committee’s effort to tackle the current andhttp://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/10/psc-urges-hasc-to-adopt-smart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-2776975520891793723Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:36:00 +00002013-10-07T13:36:00.089-04:00foreign assistancepartner vetting systemUSAID The Professional Services Council (PSC) on September 30 submitted comments to the U.S. Agency for International Development raising questions about the scope and operation of USAID’s proposed rule, “Partner Vetting in USAID Assistance,” that was published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2013.   This proposed rule would establish a requirement for the government screening of key http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/10/psc-questions-scope-and-operation-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-6207350111250306734Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:49:00 +00002013-10-04T13:49:39.140-04:00furloughsgovernment shutdown The government shutdown is now in its fourth day and contractors are beginning to feel the effects. Media outlets are reporting that some companies are furloughing their employees, just like their government partners. Other contractors have found alternatives to keep staff on the payroll as the crisis continues.  In response to the shutdown, last week PSC re-launched its online http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/10/pscs-government-shutdown-resource.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-2047809362669005437Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:41:00 +00002013-09-26T11:41:00.508-04:00CIDCDAIforeign assistanceinternational developmentinternational development companiesStan SolowayTony Barclay The Professional Services Council (PSC) and its Council of International Development Companies (CIDC) yesterday published a new report chronicling the history and adaptability of international development companies (IDCs). The report, “50 Years of Development: How Private Companies Adapt and Deliver,” follows USAID’s own report on its 50th anniversary in 2012 and outlines the dramatic changeshttp://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/cidc-report-highlights-history-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-9212328224476004561Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:59:00 +00002013-09-25T10:59:59.671-04:00appropriationsCIDCCongressforeign assistanceforeign operationsinternational development Member companies of the Professional Services Council's Council of International Development Companies (CIDC) sent letters to the House and Senate Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, strongly supporting robust funding of U.S. international development.  In the September 20 letters, 24 members of PSC’s CIDC said they “strongly support robust U.S. international development—http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/psc-urges-congress-to-fund-foreign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-651685926823859723Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:06:00 +00002013-09-19T11:06:43.266-04:00CongresssecuritySecurity ClearancesWashington Navy Yard In response to the tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard, the Professional Services Council called on Congress to ensure that any reviews of the security clearance process focus on clearances for military and civilian government personnel, as well as contractors, in a September 18 letter sent to leaders of 12 House and Senate committees and subcommittees.  “In light of the tragic http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/psc-security-clearance-reviews-must-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-4487819410680665306Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:22:00 +00002013-09-25T11:51:44.518-04:00acquisition reformacquisition workforceefficiencyinnovationmanagementoutcomesprocurement managementprofessional servicesprogram managementPSC Commissiontaxonomy The Professional Services Council’s 2013 Leadership Commission today issued a report calling on the government and industry to join forces in pursuing fundamental changes to turn the current fiscal and human capital crises into significant opportunities. “From Crisis to Opportunity: Creating a New Era of Government Efficiency, Innovation and Performance” identifies critical challenges http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/psc-leadership-issues-first-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-6223759793615391807Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:48:00 +00002013-09-06T13:48:40.067-04:00CODSIAcontractor compensationDFARSexecutive compensationFARNDAA PSC, through the Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations (CODSIA), on August 26, responded to interim and proposed FAR rules to implement the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act provision requiring the cap on executive compensation to apply to all employees performing under defense contracts. The two sets of comments, available here and here raised concerns that the interim andhttp://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/psc-responds-to-rules-expanding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-4174588310120853774Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:35:00 +00002013-09-04T16:35:21.930-04:007% ruledisability hiring rulehiring rulesOFCCPSection 503veteransveterans hiring ruleVEVRRA On August 28, the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued two significant final rules to improve hiring and employment of veterans and of people with disabilities. One rule updates the department’s rules relating to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), which protects veterans against employment discrimination. The other http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/09/department-of-labor-issues-two-major.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-2839568965490284455Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-07-24T09:00:00.623-04:00abuseaccountabilityappropriationsbudget cutsdirect assistanceforeign assistanceforeign operationsfraudUSAIDwaste The Professional Services Council and its Council of International Development Companies have expressed support for a common sense provision in the House Foreign Operations Appropriations bill to ensure taxpayer dollars are protected by ensuring appropriate reviews occur before limiting competition to host-country entities. The House State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee approved http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/psc-supports-provision-to-protect-usaid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-8236823621842008651Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:44:00 +00002013-07-23T15:44:58.974-04:00Alan ChvotkinCODSIAcompliancecounterfeit partsDoDregulations A proposed rule regarding the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts would create barriers to the Defense Department’s access to key technologies, the Professional Services Council (PSC) said in comments submitted to DoD through the Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations (CODSIA) on July 15. While PSC and CODSIA support Congress’ intent to prevent counterfeit http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/proposed-dod-counterfeit-parts-rule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-5754165573299002967Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:56:00 +00002013-07-08T15:56:12.618-04:00budgetbudget cutscloud computingcontract cutscybercyber policycybersecurityDoDEdward SnowdenITNSAsequestrationsmall businessUSAID In today's news... Bloomberg "Capital Gains": The Edward Snowden Effect http://bloom.bg/11wkWm5 DevEx: Is USAID's 'go local' strategy hurting US small business? http://bit.ly/183tksF Washington Technology: Tight budgets challenge prime-sub relationships (subscription) http://bit.ly/12mIHae Federal News Radio: Sequestration snarling 2014 budget process http://bit.ly/1aTo3Yq http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-july-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-1134032827104477445Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:54:00 +00002013-07-03T11:54:35.269-04:00ACAcybercybersecurityDarrell IssaDATA ActNIST Happy (almost) Independence Day! In today's news... Federal Contracts Report: View From PSC: The New, Improved DATA Act—a Balance of Transparency and Reporting http://bit.ly/14QlkZs FCW: Issa lobbies for DATA act http://bit.ly/11gNeB4 Washington Post: White House delays health-care rule that businesses provide insurance to workers http://wapo.st/123jvGK Federal Times: NIST http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/smartcontracting-daily-intel-july-3-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-7493190887484062079Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:17:00 +00002013-07-02T15:17:09.289-04:00Afghanistancontractor cutsforeign assistancefurloughsinnovationintelligenceIntelligence Communityoverhead costssequestrationwhistleblower protections In today's news... Washington Business Journal: A government starvation cycle? (Guest Blog) http://bit.ly/12bYyrQ Wall Street Journal: Aid Donors to Grade Afghan Progress on Commitments (subscription) http://on.wsj.com/17FgZe8 Government Executive: Defense Contractors and Military Personnel Can’t Fill In for Furloughed Civilians http://bit.ly/1azhPge FCW: Can DIA become the http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-july-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-3367462840946936573Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:48:00 +00002013-07-01T15:48:25.716-04:00budgetbudget cutsintelligenceIntelligence Communityrole of contractorssequestration Happy Monday! And Happy July! In today's news... Washington Post: They said the sequester would be scary. Mostly, they were wrong. http://wapo.st/13m9xFo Washington Post: Tracking the predicted sequester impacts http://wapo.st/12zJuZi Defense News: With Contractors Under Fire, One Exec Questions DoD Leaders http://bit.ly/14KbPuy http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/07/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-july-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-238531489717672035Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:04:00 +00002013-06-28T11:04:52.450-04:00acquisition workforcecybercybersecurityDoDEdward SnowdenGSAleaksNSAperformancerole of contractorsSecurity Clearances In today's News... Washington Technology: Snowden case launches open season on contractors  http://bit.ly/15NcECj Federal News Radio: Industry fears 'chilling effect' in GSA review of acquisition managers  http://bit.ly/16ECxGA Washington Post: Company allegedly misled government about security clearance checks http://wapo.st/1alNxNP Washington Post: Justice Dept. http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-3746355563854003019Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:20:00 +00002013-06-27T11:20:25.655-04:00budget cutscontractor cutsDoDDOMAfurloughslayoffsOMB A-76outsourcingsequestrationspendingspending cuts In today's news... The New York Times: Mandatory Federal Cuts Hurt Private Sector, Too http://nyti.ms/10nocgV The Atlantic: Unsexy Ways to Cut Defense Spending http://bit.ly/13ahttt Washington Business Journal: DOMA decision: How will the feds implement same-sex benefits?  http://bit.ly/17Fa48n Federal Times: Unions find surprise ally in fight against outsourcing: Republicanshttp://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-6716079166752663598Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +00002013-06-25T11:44:28.476-04:00budgetDoDEdward SnowdenIGsLPTArole of contractorsSecurity Clearances In today's news... The Hill: The opportunities offered by the Snowden case bit.ly/18dQbVh Federal Times: How DoD became a smarter customer bit.ly/14VoFsn Government Executive: Obama Nominates a Pentagon Inspector General bit.ly/1ab10rL Federal Times: Expect security clearance delays bit.ly/19phqNC http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-2537291479308041072Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:40:00 +00002013-06-21T11:40:49.717-04:00budgetcontractor compensationSBASecurity Clearancessequestrationsize standardssmall business Happy first day of summer! In today's news... FCW: Would capping contractor salary reimbursements make a difference?  http://bit.ly/12fJhpN Washington Post: Labor groups back bills to cap contractor pay at vice president’s salary http://wapo.st/11Dbubf Washington Post: Government lacks uniform security-clearance guidelines, official says http://wapo.st/17s4PbL USA Today: SBA http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-4447207378660144816Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:15:00 +00002013-06-19T12:15:26.839-04:00classified informationcybercybersecurityfederal employeesGSAinformation technologyNSArole of contractorsSecurity Clearancesunions In today's news: Politico: Unions eye fight over role of federal contractors http://politi.co/16gKh1g Washington Business Journal: Federal employee union president slams contractors' motives http://bit.ly/14iS7q4 Government Executive: Acting GSA Chief Impresses Senators As Agency’s Mr. Fix-It http://bit.ly/11YcvxB FCW: How far is too far in cyber defense? http://bit.ly/13ZBEXg http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-6230612983372717518Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:54:00 +00002013-06-18T16:54:55.647-04:00big dataclassified informationDoDinformation technologyITNSASecurity Clearancesservices contractingwhistleblower protections In today's news... Washington Business Journal: Acquiring services: How feds can get it right  http://bit.ly/14h8q6N Defense News: Big Changes Ahead in the Pentagon's Policy Shops? http://bit.ly/16eE1Ho FCW: Can big data save the government $500 billion? http://bit.ly/1amDFC2 Federal News Radio: Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems http://bit.ly/http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-8324636843152754702Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:40:00 +00002013-06-17T15:40:42.043-04:00bid protestsbio-based purchasingbudgetGSAprocurement managementSecurity Clearances In today's news... Baltimore Sun: Little impact seen from suspension of clearance investigations  http://bsun.md/13V9o8g Politico: House GOP sees upside to budget conference delay http://politi.co/13V9nRw Federal Times: Contractors frustrated with cuts to bio-based purchasing program http://bit.ly/10ravjb Federal News Radio: GSA to review all internal procurement practices http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-2446770163089504425Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:17:00 +00002013-06-14T16:17:17.435-04:00bid protestsbig databudgetCIODaniel GordonDoDGSAinformation technologyITOFPPsequestration Happy Friday! In today's news... Federal News Radio: Lawmakers, industry press OFPP not to make strategic sourcing mandatory http://bit.ly/1638Tuk Bloomberg: Senate Committee Approves $625 Billion Defense Measure http://bloom.bg/14zJ9GY Washington Technology: Are bid protest fears overblown? Dan Gordon thinks so (subscription required) http://bit.ly/1bDkFgf Wired: Who Owns Big Data:http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-325528133061710574Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:06:00 +00002013-06-13T16:06:16.354-04:00Brett Lambertcontractor compensationDarrell IssaDoDEdward SnowdenIntelligence CommunityNSAoversightrole of contractorssuspension and debarment In today's news... Government Executive: Commentary: The Compensation Fallacy  http://bit.ly/18y4xk5 FoxNews: Concern over contractors' security clearance amid NSA leaks  http://fxn.ws/16fKKl6 The Hill: Clapper defends private contractors as ‘integral part’ of intel community http://bit.ly/12qMngA Defense News: Industrial Policy Chief Lambert to Leave DoD http://bit.ly/http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873596394435854500.post-6716009744023040342Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:53:00 +00002013-06-11T15:53:20.041-04:00cybercybersecurityEdward Snowdengrand bargainindustryIntelligence Communityrole of contractorssequestration In today's news, industry (and the media) respond to the Snowden affair.   WBJ: Really mainstream media? One reporter's response to sensational journalism http://bit.ly/170Exgx Politico: Contractors fret about freeze-out after Snowden leak  http://politi.co/13SsdJi The Hill: Defense contractors fear blowback in wake of leak about NSA snooping  http://bit.ly/1brhFDx http://smartcontracting.blogspot.com/2013/06/smartcontracting-daily-intel-for-june_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Professional Services Council)