Government Contracting

Contract management and procurement leaders are planning for the future by identifying where to make investments and improvements in strategy. Many pointed to making these adjustments as critical before the arrival of COVID-19, but with contracts already changing to align with new government missions and priorities due to the pandemic, evaluating exactly how each business area can be more effective has moved up the priority list. Discover how firms intend to invest in contract management and procurement, and how they are measuring success.

The stakes are higher than ever before in today’s procurement environment and bid protests have become a valuable tool for government contractors seeking additional contract award opportunities. Understanding what to do when filing a protest is important, but so is understanding what not to do. Get perspective from an experienced government contracting attorney on the most common mistakes, misconceptions and myths regarding bid protests.

The Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study expanded its coverage in 2019 with the addition of both procurement and manufacturing results, trends and challenges. Findings in each business areas reinforce the bullish market sentiments found throughout the Study, including more contract dollars and manufacturing orders and output than in previous years.

What would an interpretive dance relaying the story of recent Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) updates and challenges look like? A cybersecurity cha-cha. The lindy hop of labor rate changes. A Section 809 Panel paso doble. The 2018 and 2019 NDAA two-step. A Section 846 Portal pachanga. Get in step with an expert review.

Let’s face it, the procurement process can be unpredictable. Just when it seems everything is in place, a supplier misses a deadline. Discover how procurement software can increase visibility and efficiency to minimize missteps.