Michael Fischetti

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How many procurement regulations were finalized in 2017? The answer may surprise you

The Trump administration’s 2-in, 1-out regulations initiative stymied the advancement of new acquisition rules.

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Low morale, cut corners just a few of agencies’ contracting woes while Congress debates federal funding

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Michael Fischetti: It’s time to de-clutter the contracting landscape

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Michael Fischetti: Innovation is primarily a people issue

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Acquisition workers as critical thinkers: A change that has to happen

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Are tight budgets straining trust between agencies, industry?

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OFPP closing the contracting officer training gap between civilian, DoD

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The impact of LPTA

Market Connections CEO Lisa Dezzutti and Michael Fischetti, executive director of the National Contract Manager’s Association will discuss some of the…

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Agencies delaying more RFPs, industry days as shutdown persists

Govini, a market analysis and research firm, found agencies amended slightly more acquisitions this year as compared to last year — 2.6 percent compared…

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Small businesses carrying weight of shutdown on their payrolls

Many small and large businesses are turning to cash reserves to pay bills, including employee salaries, as the government stops processing invoices. There could be a silver lining for some, as the government may be liable for the cost of a shutdown-related stop work order under specific types of contracts.

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