Management
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Management
Potential Traps for Federal Contractors with the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Implementation won’t be easy and companies that do business with the government should prepare.
Management
Labor Department Seeks Advice on Increasing Equity in Contracting, Other Programs
The effort furthers an early executive order from President Biden.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Tech Acquisition Trends in 2021 and Beyond
Todd Gustafson of HP Federal and An Nguyen of NCS Technologies join the podcast to discuss IT priorities for government.
Management
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Drops Lawsuit Protesting Postal Service Fleet Contract
The smaller manufacturer that lost to a defense contractor isn't ruling out seeking future business from the Postal Service.
Defense
Five Ways 9/11 Changed the Defense Industry
More outsourcing, more services contracts, more generals on corporate boards—and that's just for starters.
Management
Questions Linger on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
More guidance is expected to be released on September 24.
Defense
Defense Wants to Know More About Potential Barriers for Small Businesses Contracting
The department has met its goals in that area, but is looking to do even better.
Management
Executive Order Details Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
Further guidance is to come by September 24.
Management
House Panel’s Annual Defense Policy Bill Includes Leave Flexibility for Pentagon Contractors
Trade association urges lawmakers to expand the language to include all federal contractors for the next emergency.
Management
Agencies Are Implementing New COVID-19 Protocols for Contractors
Several thanked contractors for their work during the pandemic.
Management
Industry Groups Work to Help an Unknown Number of Contractors Get Out of Afghanistan
“There’s still quite a few employees and their families over there that we want to get out,” said Howie Lind, president of the International Stability Operations Association.
Management
How to Reduce the Carbon Impact and Risk in Supply Chains
Five steps public sector leaders can take now.
Management
New FAQs on Vaccine Attestation and Testing Include Onsite Contractors
Those who provide false information on their vaccination form could be removed from government work.
Management
Contracting Association Calls for Extension of COVID-19 Leave Provision
This will help the government prepare for the next emergency, says the Professional Services Council.
Management
Biden: Onsite Contractors Must Attest to Vaccine Status or Be Subject to Restrictions
The White House rolled out a slew of initiatives to boost vaccinations in the United States.
Management
Biden Administration Releases ‘Made in America’ Proposed Rule
This is one of the Biden team’s procurement reforms.
Management
Proposed Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage Is Released
The Labor Department is seeking comments by August 23.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Complications of Raising the Minimum Contractor Wage
GovExec contributor Stan Soloway joins the podcast discuss the the Biden Executive Order.
Management