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On-Demand Webinar: Using bid protests as a business strategy

With higher infrastructure spending anticipated in fiscal year 2022, government contractors should expect protest activity levels to remain steady, if not increase. As a result, organizations should think through protests, not as a forgone conclusion of losing a competition or as a lost cause, but as a deeper strategic choice that weighs the cost to the organization, the relationship with the customer, the investment in the proposal, and the potential upside of award as important elements of the decision on whether or not to protest.

Final rule regarding the limitations on subcontracting: What contractors need to know

Final ruling and amending of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the standardized limitations on subcontracting will be effective Sept. 10. This article addresses key points to be aware of as a government contractor. Learn more.

9/2/2021 | Jeff Shapiro

Evolve IDIQ RFP requires a compliant Earned Value Management System

With the Evolve IDIQ draft RFP, GovCons are now required to have an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) in place. Learn more.

11/18/2021

What to know about the good faith in small business subcontracting final rule

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will start providing examples of good faith efforts, as well as failures to make a good faith effort, to comply with a small business subcontracting plan starting in September. Learn more.

8/31/2021 | Katy Barker

Start preparing now to earn points on NIH’s CIO-SP4 contract opportunity

Here’s what potentially interested contractors should be doing right now to be ready for NIH’s Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners (CIO-SP4) procurement.

4/17/2020

Get the basics: The DOD's new CMMC Standard

Here’s what to know about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and how to prepare to comply with it.

3/3/2020 | Bhavesh Vadhani

Start preparing now to earn points on GSA’s Polaris contract opportunity

Learn what self-assessments, certifications, and other potential requirements to consider now for this upcoming IT services government contracting opportunity.

1/19/2021 | Jeff Shapiro, Bhavesh Vadhani

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Prepare your cybersecurity controls and practices for the CMMC compliance required to win DOD contracts. Explore our resources to learn more.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – What's new?

Under the CMMC, contractors will be assessed on their implementation of required cybersecurity controls, technical practices, and processes against a maturity scale. Register for this timely webinar to learn what you need to know about CMMC compliance.

Kristen Soles, Bhavesh Vadhani

FAQ: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standard

Read our answers to the most common questions we receive about the Department of Defense’s new security standard’s components and timing.

4/23/2020 | Bhavesh Vadhani, Kristen Soles, Ali Khraibani