A seemingly innocuous 6-digit NAICS procurement code should be more than an afterthought. It has big implications for federal agencies and acquisition teams, especially when seeking out small business entities.
Federal regulations prefer that agencies use firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts, which place all performance costs and risks on the contractor. That may sound like a good thing but, in practice, the FFP approach can be a problem.
In federal contracting, a post-award orientation is commonly called a “kick-off” and is an important way to ensure that contractors perform the work they should.
Sometimes common words become terms of art with specific meanings in a specific context. In government contracting, “amendment” and “modification” are narrowly defined — and they aren’t interchangeable.
While generative AI (GenAI) presents a unique opportunity to streamline operations and improve citizen engagement, it’s not a mature technology. How can you overcome internal skepticism and help your leaders consider a practical GenAI project?
While low-code and no-code tools can provide benefits, agencies should be judicious in how they use them and understand the limitations of what they can provide.
Contracting Officer’s Representatives are a vital part of the acquisition process. Here are some best practices for the COR role.
Agencies need to consider more than just the lowest price when bidding for goods and services. In the end, what bidder will provide the best value?
Government procurement isn’t easy. Here’s what the process looks like from the private-sector side.
Business arrangements between governments and third parties come in many forms, including a time-and-materials (T&M) contract type. Here’s why T&M arrangements can be so beneficial for both agencies and the entities they work with.