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DoD award lead times increased for higher value contracts

The military services have been able to reduce contract award times, but DoD lacks department-wide understanding of changes.

Contracting

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Bill Shackelford prepares to take the helm at NARFE in January

Federal Newscast

FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, March 2, 2022. The U.S. military says explosions earlier this month on a base in eastern Syria that injured several U.S. service members were not, as it originally reported, caused by artillery or another form of indirect fire. Instead, it is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Operation Inherent Resolve command that oversees U.S. military operations against the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Pentagon looking to gauge the health of the Defense industrial base

Federal Newscast

University researchers don’t do a good job of protecting military information

Defense

FILE - A health worker administers a dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. The fate of President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers may come down to a lottery that determines which federal circuit court will consider the matter. Conservative groups have filed challenges to the rule in right-leaning courts, while unions that argue the rule doesn’t go far enough have done so in left-leaning courts. The multiple cases are expected to be consolidated, and it will be up to a random drawing – expected on Tuesday, Nov. 16 -- to determine where that will be. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Pentagon looking into whether vendors are dropping out due to vaccine requirement

Federal Newscast

How small businesses can price themselves right for DoD contracts

Federal Insights

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FILE - This March 27, 2008, file photo, shows the Pentagon in Washington. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Pentagon on Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

DoD’s new Adaptive Acquisition Framework takes new approach to tailoring procurement strategies

On DoD

Judges wooden gavel resting on a law book in a courtroom conceptual of judgements, crime, punishment, and justice

When must you protest to get an automatic stay after an enhanced debriefing?

Commentary

DoD sees need to change how it pays contractors

A low level debate is rumbling within the Defense Department and with its contractors having to do with progress and performance based payments.

Federal Drive

Air Force may need to branch out for contractor innovation

Lt. Col. Dan Schoeni of the 12th Air Force at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain more.

Federal Drive

For first time in long time, DoD must start committing funds earlier

Federal Drive

Defense Department agencies risk having uncommitted or unspent funds yanked back unless they act soon. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss.

defense contracting

DoD award lead times increased for higher value contracts

Bill Shackelford prepares to take the helm at NARFE in January

Pentagon looking to gauge the health of the Defense industrial base

University researchers don’t do a good job of protecting military information

Pentagon looking into whether vendors are dropping out due to vaccine requirement

How small businesses can price themselves right for DoD contracts

DoD’s new Adaptive Acquisition Framework takes new approach to tailoring procurement strategies

When must you protest to get an automatic stay after an enhanced debriefing?

DoD has tough road ahead on supply chain decisions

Senators look to revive program to help small businesses work with the Pentagon

New rule could change how Pentagon pays fixed-price contracts

DoD sees need to change how it pays contractors

Air Force may need to branch out for contractor innovation

For first time in long time, DoD must start committing funds earlier