Acquisition

IT Players up against UK Government Spending review

Mark Kobayashi Hillary reflects on the outcome of the UK Government Comprehensive Spending Review – Does a dip in IT Outsourcing look likely as the UK Government looks set to shift from pure IT deals to include services and business process? By: Mark Kobayashi-Hillary, IT Editor, Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) The UK governmentRead… Read more »

Process for Price Negotiation Memo in Sole-Source Acquisitions

NMCARS ANNEX 2.docx Download this file “Holy-crap, I’m overwhelmed” moments often come before breakthroughts. I recently had that happen to me with a pre-business clearance also known as a price negotiation memo (PNM). The purpose of these are to show we did our homework, the government will get a good deal, and that the governmentRead… Read more »

White introduces local impact fee bill on natural gas extraction

HB 1748 would maintain local control while providing funding for infrastructure, environmental and education concerns HARRISBURG, July 18 – State Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington/Allegheny/Beaver, has introduced HB 1748, legislation that would establish a local impact fee on natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania. Under White’s legislation, an annual base fee of $20,000 would be assessed andRead… Read more »

MN Gov. Dayton and legislature reach budget deal: Government to resume soon

Deltek. Sr. Analyst Chris Cotner reports. While still in the midst of the longest state government shutdown in U.S. history, Governor Dayton and the Republican-led state legislature announced an agreement that would soon end the standoff. Both have pledged to “work around the clock” until all of the details can be finalized. The Governor willRead… Read more »

10 Days Out to Next Gen Summit – Last Chance to Register, Win, & Volunteer

Can’t believe we are only 10 days out from our 2nd annual GovLoop/YGL Next Generation of Government Summit. Behind the scene, we’ve been cranking away on everything from brainstorming an awesome ideation game with IDEO, coordinating our Funniest Fed comedic performance, studying which bean bag chairs to bring in, getting written up in Governing magazine,Read… Read more »

Friday’s political law links and have a great weekend

2012 = 1904? National Journal’s interview with Trevor Potter is online here. REP. HIRONO LEAVES ETHICS COMM. Roll Call. “Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) resigned Thursday from the House Ethics Committee in preparation for her upcoming bid for a seat in the Senate.” EDWARDS TRIAL UPDATE. WRAL. “A federal judge on Thursday set an October trialRead… Read more »

California CDCR seeks proposals for contraband cell phone managed access

Deltek Sr. Analyst Jeff Webster reports. Earlier this month, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) began the process of replacing its current contract for inmate telephone services through competitive procurement. The invitation for bids (IFB) will replace the current contract held by the California Technology Agency and set to expire January 31, 2013.Read… Read more »