Who’s Your Customer?
In the world of government contracting, “customer” is a somewhat complicated term that applies to various parties involved in the process. A GovLoop featured contributor breaks it all down.
Acquisition
Modifying a Government Contract – It’s a Team Sport
Most government contracts need to be modified at least once during their performance timeframes. That involves teamwork, with different functional jobs responsible for different tasks.
Acquisition Team — An “Overdue” Innovation?
The thoughtful creation of agency acquisition teams is an innovative way to ensure that acquisition policies, practices and attitudes lead to timely mission success.
The NAICS Procurement Code: Getting It Right
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.
Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts — What Could Go Wrong?
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.
Let’s Start the Contract With a Great Kick-off
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.
2 Common Synonyms with Different Meanings in Federal Contracting
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.
Selling a Generative AI Project Internally to Government Leaders: A Strategic Approach
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?
Using Low-Code and No-Code Tools Effectively
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.
7 Best Practices of Successful Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs)
Contracting Officer’s Representatives are a vital part of the acquisition process. Here are some best practices for the COR role.