SmartContracting Daily Intel for May 16, 2013

In today's news...

Washington Post: Exclusive: GSA failed to pay thousands of small government contractors since 2008

http://wapo.st/10ZHPXP

GAO: Strategic Sourcing: Leading Commercial Practices Can Help Federal Agencies Increase Savings When Acquiring Services. 

http://1.usa.gov/106UkFI

USAID Impact Blog: “How to Work with USAID” 101 (PSC)

http://1.usa.gov/17zneSQ

FCW: VA seeks input on new standards for veteran-owned small businesses

http://bit.ly/147c1oI

Federal News Radio: OMB fuels the passion, synergy between mobile, open data

http://bit.ly/10SlAZN

SmartContracting Daily Intel for July 30

Happy  Monday!  In today's news...

Washington Post: Contractors bemoan delays as rookie U.S. buyers learn the ropes

http://wapo.st/Oy33rS

Federal News Radio: Former OFPP officials say government in state of 'paralysis'

http://bit.ly/Oy3676

Washington Post: U.S. construction projects in Afghanistan challenged by inspector general’s report

http://wapo.st/MW0KRu

FCW: OMB predicts economic improvement, warns against sequestration

http://bit.ly/Oy352T

Federal Times: Report: Spending up on multiple-award contracts

http://bit.ly/Q6EBku

SmartContracting Daily Intel for May 18, 2012

Happy Friday! Before heading off to enjoy the weekend, check out today's news.

Washington Post: Feds, contractors face challenges

http://wapo.st/JoTWFS

Federal News Radio: Budget official picked for top cybersecurity post

http://bit.ly/JCJ7Vd

Bloomberg Government: General Dynamics Jobs Growth Bucks Defense Trend: BGOV Barometer

http://bit.ly/JlBDb2 (subscription required)

Federal News Radio: SBA issues proposed rules for small-biz participation in multiple-award contracts

http://bit.ly/JXCFb5

Federal News Radio: OMB begins to clarify industry's role in shared services

http://bit.ly/JBYaQM

FCW: Head of VA Acquisition Academy to step down

http://bit.ly/JCJoY8

SmartContracting Daily Intel for May 16, 2012

In today's news...

Washington Business Journal: Central Contractor Registration system to shut down May 23

http://bit.ly/K96z9m

Washington Business Journal: White House opposes measure to up small business contracting goals

http://bit.ly/K96H8Q

FCW: Defense bill could alter approach to suspension and debarment

http://bit.ly/J8f1tt

Associated Press (via Federal News Radio): White House threatens veto of House defense bill http://bit.ly/J8f4p3

Foreign Policy: Flournoy: Defense sequestration won’t be solved until after election

http://bit.ly/MkvYBG

Reuters: Senate committee approves seven Pentagon nominees

http://reut.rs/JjwM3L

FCW: DOD’s proposed acquisition rule changes faltering in Congress

http://bit.ly/K71Wxe

Federal News Radio: Big Data creates big challenges for agencies

http://bit.ly/Mkw6RJ

Bloomberg Government (via Federal News Radio): Big MACs: Fixed Price Deals Lag

http://bit.ly/JJmCfg