GovCon : Government Contractor

Midsize firms hardest hit by new requirement

czmuda — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:18:00 GMT

Alice Lipowicz posted this article in Washington Technology on February 12th, 2009

Midsize federal contractors with $5 million to $500 million in annual revenues are likely to be hardest hit by the new mandatory self-disclosure requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, according to a government contracts expert.

“This means the most to companies in the middle,” said Tony Fuller, a partner at Beers and Cutler law firm, during a forum in Washington today. “They have further to go to comply.”
Under new provisions that went into effect Dec. 12, 2008, federal contractors must report in a timely fashion when they have credible evidence of violations of federal criminal law, fraudulent acts and receipt of overpayments. Failure to do so could result in suspension or debarment from federal contracting. The rules apply to most federal contracts valued at $5 million or more.

Contractors also must institute ethics compliance and anti-fraud controls and train their employees about those programs. Midsize contractors’ ethics and anti-fraud systems tend to be at varying levels of maturity, Fuller said. Some firms will need to take additional actions toward setting policies and procedures, training employees, and establishing control systems and documented processes to comply with the new rules, he said.

Must be Award Season - Call For Nomination 20th Annual Federal 100 Awards!

czmuda — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:21:00 GMT

20th Annual Federal 100 Awards

March 25, 2009

Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, McLean, VA.

The Federal 100 Awards recognize government and industry employees who have played pivotal roles in the federal government information technology community. Nominate those who have have gone above and beyond their daily responsibilities and have made a difference in the way technology was bought, managed or used in the past year.

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.FCW.com/Fed100.

Washington Technology Posts it's Top 100 Government Contractor List

czmuda — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:41:00 GMT

Top 100: The challenge to stay on top
Contractors face uncertainty with tight budgets, procurement woes and a lame-duck administration

Here's a quick excerpt from the article:

"To continue to grow in today’s market, Top 100 companies are forging closer customer ties, streamlining internal operations and chasing emerging opportunities. All of this is happening against a backdrop of tight budgets, shifting buying patterns and increased oversight of government operations.

“Tight budgets are always a two-edged sword,” said Linda Mills, corporate vice president and president of the information technology sector at Northrop Grumman Corp., No. 3 on the Top 100 with $7.9 billion in prime contracts. “The pressure to do more with less drives demand for IT because IT drives productivity. On the other hand, it can slow new system starts.” "

There are lots of details on who the growing companies are and projected transitions ahead. Check it out.

Call for Nominations: Gov Con Awards Deadline is June 13th, 2008

czmuda — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:36:00 GMT

The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards is the premier celebratory event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community. Presented by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s Northern Virginia Government Contractors Council(GovCon), Professional Services Council (PSC), and Washington Technology, the 6th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards will be announced at an evening gala some have dubbed the “Academy Awards of government contracting.” It is a truly unique networking event which draws 900+ industry and government leaders. Click on the Call For Nominations title above to see the nomination form attachment and submit your company today!