Acquisition

Acquisition, Career, Human Resources, Leadership, Miscellaneous

Statement Of MEP CEO Chris Taylor To The Commission On Wartime Contracting

Available at http://www.missionep.com/news/press-release?id=21 Chairman Thibault, Chairman Shays, distinguished members of the Commission: I am honored to have the opportunity to represent Mission Essential Personnel, LLC (“MEP”) before you today. Our entire company appreciates the Commission’s hard work in reviewing U.S. Government contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and I look forward to today’s specific discussion ofRead… Read more »

Acquisition

A Cleveland area SDVOSB was awarded an $18 million contract from NASA.

A North Olmsted firm has won an $18 million contract to build what NASA Glenn Research Center considers the flagship building in its effort to consolidate its campus. Northstar Contracting Inc. will build a centralized office building that will house 300 workers and include an auditorium with seating for 400. The three-story, 93,000-square-foot steel structureRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Career, Communications, Miscellaneous, Project Management, Tech

Announcing Web Manager University 2010-2011 Course Schedule

I am excited today to announce the 2010-2011 Web Manager University Course Schedule. We are kicking off this year in the spirit of customer service by hosting Doug Lipp, Formerly the Head of training at Disney’s Corporate Headquarters, to give a FREE webinar – The Magic of Exceptional Customer Service on Thursday, September 9, 2010.Read… Read more »

Acquisition

Purchasing Request Packages Are Awesome

Okay, I know you probably don’t like Purchasing Request (PR) packages. Yes, it’s true they’re a pain. Yes, it’s more work. Despite all the extra work, they make life easier not just for contract specialists like me; PR packages make life easier for you. Consider an agency where we don’t use PR packages. Say weRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Career, Communications, Miscellaneous, Tech

Special Event: Social Media in the Federal Community

Join us for a networking breakfast event to discuss the findings of Market Connections’ highly anticipated Federal Community Social Media Study. Expert analyst John Kagia will present the study findings, followed by a panel discussion with experts from government and the contracting industry. Market Connections President and CEO Lisa Dezzutti will moderate the panel. AttendeesRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Project Management

Innovative Partnerships: There’s More than One Way to Build a Road

In the last posting for my featured Govloop series and Phase One Consulting Group’s “Transformation in the Federal Sector” blog, otherwise known as “jennovation”, I highlighted the major motivations for public-private partnerships. In the discussion resulting from that posting, it was clear that there was some confusion about what forms public-private partnerships can take. AreRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Leadership

Insourcing: More Specific Guidance from OMB is Needed For Success

From The Acquisition Corner Under guidance from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), expected later this summer, agencies will need to develop a business case before launching a multi-agency contract (MAC). According to the preliminary guidance, the business cases will require agencies to address the government’s ability to leverage its buying power with theRead… Read more »