Contracting

Sterling shares his tips for negotiating in person, on the phone, and via email: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/3-negotiation-methods-phone-in-person-and-email

Lessons learned for government and industry in attempting clarifications, that turn into discussions, that turn into protests. http://bit.ly/zi1rT3

How not to structure a performance based contract: http://bit.ly/yCYA2W

‘Discretionary’ vs ‘Mandatory’ set-asides on the GSA Schedules. http://bit.ly/rHs8HO

What’s Ahead for FY 2012 Government Procurement and How Contractors Can Prepare http://govwin.com/lourdes_blog/whats-ahead-for-fy-2012/312748 – Our latest from AMEX Open’s Lourdes Martin-Rosa.

Help us better understand the use of social media in the public sector. Government contractor and employee input appreciated! http://bit.ly/fedsocialmedia

Integrity Management Consulting will be at the NCMA Government Contract Management Conference and Career Fair beginning this morning at the Crystal City Hyatt. The Career Fair is open to the public and is a great opportunity to talk to our team about the career opportunities we offer. The Government Contract Management Conference is also at the…[Read more]

Interesting article about changes that are coming from OMB regarding IT acquisition and procurement processes — http://bit.ly/99T9qh

Call for volunteer contracts professionals to help government share open source apps

Dear Colleagues,

The Center for Government Interoperability is looking for volunteers to design a contracts strategic plan and roadmap.

The Center for Government Interoperability is a non-profit organization seeking to save cash-starved governments by providing…[Read more]

Job Opportunity: Procurement Analyst, GS 1102-14 at the Dept of Justice
2 positions: (1) Program Manager for the Dept’s Purchase Card Program; (2) Program Manager for the Dept’s Acquisition Workforce Certification and Training Program.
Application Deadline: 10-22-10
Who May Apply: Status eligibles
Where to apply:
USAJOBS – Announcement No:…[Read more]

Contracting reform done with little collaboration is not reform; Analysis: New guidance creates contracting conundrum

Have Posted a discussion which MIGHT have some interest to this group

Title: DOD and Insourcing

Hi! Would anyone mind taking part in a short survey for my thesis on the affects of social media? I am utilizing social networks to generate participants and make the study more relevant and conclusive. Thank you either way. Please share if you can.

This link focuses on external organization communication. Click here to take survey

This link…[Read more]