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Gerry Connolly remembered for his passion and bipartisanship
The long-time representative from Northern Virginia has died at 75 following a battle with cancer. He is being remembered for his advocacy of federal workers and the contractor community as well as championing initiatives to improve how the government buys goods and services.
Management
Trump administration releases first wave of acquisition regulation changes
This set of revisions would significantly shrink the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as well as empower contracting officers and acquisition teams to use their "business judgment" in pushing innovation.
Workforce
DOGE guts HHS small business office
Only the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization executive director remains to advocate for small businesses at the Department of Health and Human Services, which obligated $39 billion in contracts last year.
Transition
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to freeze USAID payments
In a 5-4 ruling, the justices require the administration to honor existing aid and contracts obligations while the legal battle continues.
Management
Musk's role as ‘special government employee’ raises ethics questions
The SpaceX founder and CEO's moves across federal agencies break with tradition and could result in legal action.
Management
Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive orders
President Trump’s actions come with enforcement provisions that encourage employees to report on their companies.
Management
Industry execs weigh potential impacts of presidential transition
A group of senior leaders at government contractors outline the challenges and opportunities they see in a second Trump term.
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Tech
Former federal tech leaders share transition wisdom ahead of 2024 election
Despite changing administrations, experts say technology priorities remain constant while emphasizing importance of communication and workforce development.
Management
NASA embraces its role in shaping the space economy
Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails outlined the agency's plans for a sustainable presence on the moon, advanced aeronautics and industry partnerships at Washington Technology's most recent Power Breakfast.
Workforce
IRS wants tax training focused on big filers
The agency seeks better training and access to tax law expertise regarding large organizations and wealthy individuals.
Management
Education Department withholds payments from student loan servicers
The department says Maximus' Aidvantage subsidiary, EdFinancial and Nelnet are not sending timely and accurate statements to borrowers.
Tech
OPM puts data at the center of human capital modernization
Contractors should focus on data standards as they develop solutions, a senior Office of Personnel Management official says.
Oversight
DHS faces protests over $450M small business contract
The protestors disagree with how the Homeland Security Department is looking to field this IT and professional services contract.
Management
Are we 30 days from a government shutdown?
COMMENTARY | Crunch time on the budget is pretty much here, but there are positive signs that Congress could pass a short-term budget agreement. All the pressure is on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Workforce
Study: Mental health stigmas persist throughout the security clearance process
A new report from Leidos finds that mental health perceptions hurt pipelines of talent into the intelligence community.
Workforce
Phil Kiviat, Long-Time Advocate for Better Government, Dies at 85
He will be remembered for his work to foster closer relationships between government and industry through building trust.
Tech
State Department Works Toward Electronic Health Record for Diplomatic Corps
The department leans on a paper-based system to manage health care support for 75,000 people around the world.
Workforce
Questions to Ask When Hiring Former Federal Workers
A new bid protest ruling describes some trouble spots companies could run into when hiring former government officials.
Workforce
Denied Protest Offers Lessons About Hiring Former Feds
Important questions about hiring former government officials are raised in this lost protest over a $2.5 billion NASA enterprise IT contract, which all parties made reasonable arguments in.
