You know when you click the “I Agree” button whenever you sign up for a new online service? Well, that’s a contract you agree to. 99.9999% of people don’t carefully read them. I usually don’t read them, and I write contracts for a living. But for the 0.00001% of people like privacy advocates that readRead… Read more »
I have explained to you what a contractor teaming agreement is and how it is used in an earlier post here. Now I want to provide a few tips on specific elements that you must have in your agreement. A CTA is a valid contract that is meant to define the duties that are toRead… Read more »
This holiday season saw another mobile milestone reached. A record 1.2 billion apps were downloaded by iPhone and Android owners last week. According to mobile analytics firm Flurry, 20 million iOS and Android devices were activated between December 25th and December 31, 2011. A record-breaking 6.8 million iOS and Android devices were activated on ChristmasRead… Read more »
Government agencies at all levels are examining how to use cloud services as a means of upgrading their systems while maximizing value. Moving to cloud can allow agencies to condense sprawling IT systems, offer more mobility options and manage legacy systems. However, along with all of this convenience comes a significant security headache. Many agenciesRead… Read more »
Well, I didn’t have a Christmas tree this year. Not even a fake one. But I did have a vacuum cleaner. A big red vacuum cleaner. With presents. It was just perfect. Of course, what does this have to do with procurement? Well, have you ever thought what it takes to manufacture an actual vacuumRead… Read more »
New York State through law and regulations imposes procurement requirements that local governments must abide by. One of the recommendations of Governor Cuomo’s Mandate Relief Redesign Team is to allow local governments to conduct reverse auctions electronically. As I was not familiar with utilizing reverse auctions in government, I did some research into the topic.Read… Read more »
GovLoop – Year in Review, A Look Ahead I love the end of the year as it’s a great time to reflect on the year that has been and plan for the year ahead. 2011 Review 2011 was an awesome year here in the Govloop community. This last week, as a community, we’ve done aRead… Read more »
GOOD MORNING. I hope you’re enjoying some time off until next year. Wondering what’s going on in political law news? Here are this morning’s political law links. SUPER PAC MAILBAG. Here. “The Strong America Now Super PAC is sending direct mail pieces to Iowans this week in support of Newt Gingrich while attacking Mitt RomneyRead… Read more »
Partnering in the federal government can be done in different ways. Since we have briefly touched on Contractor Teaming Agreements, or CTA’s in past posts I want to talk about subcontractor agreements. Normally vendors with little to none government experience obtain sub agreements. A sub agreement is also a great way for contractors who doRead… Read more »
Some of the trends that have been written about in 2012, and beyond, is the government relying more and more on issuing task orders via IDIQ vehicles, as opposed to full and open competition and the normal acquisition process. Although many courses and consultants discuss winning these task orders, little information is available on actuallyRead… Read more »