TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced the formation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory commission led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. This initiative aims to streamline federal operations, reduce wasteful spending, and restructure government agencies. For small businesses engaged in government contracting, DOGE’s objectives could herald significant changes, potentially…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Legacy applications, often the backbone of an organization’s operations, can become a double-edged sword over time. While they deliver critical functionality, their aging infrastructure and outdated architectures can stifle innovation, increase operational costs, and introduce security vulnerabilities. Modernizing these systems is essential to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven market. However, embarking on this…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Groundswell’s lawsuit alleges the evaluation process was changed midstream to favor Accenture’s U.S. federal arm for the contract to consolidate several Army business and logistics systems. Groundswell has leveled a series of allegations against Accenture Federal Services and the Army in a lawsuit filed over how the service branch awarded a contract to consolidate several…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) After five years, the DoD formally published the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rules, mandating verifiable compliance by system integrators and contractors. This month marked nearly five years since the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, was announced. This initiative by the US Department of Defense (DOD) required DoD Contractors and Subcontractors to achieve verifiable…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) The Contracting Office released an announcement on the GSA Interact website on September 12, 2024. According to the announcement, based on the protest timelines, GSA anticipates the OASIS+ Small Business Pool contracts to be available for ordering by mid-December 2024. Furthermore, while the agency is working through the OASIS+ SB protests, it is moving…