New Buy American Executive Order Presents Opportunities, Risks for Contractors
Key Takeaways for Executives President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order calling on 30 agencies to ramp up their use of existing “Buy American” requirements. The EO asks agencies to encourage both prime and subcontractors that receive federal assistance in the form of loans, grants, etc., to buy manufacturing and building materials, such
DOD Rule Defines When LPTA May be Used
Contractors can breathe a little easier now that the Defense Department will only be resorting to lowest price, technically acceptable procurements under clear criteria designed to ensure the process is used appropriately. Last month, DOD issued a long-anticipated rule implementing statutory restrictions on the use of LPTA. The purpose of LPTA is to achieve the
Here are Concrete Steps for Contractors to Mitigate Shutdown Effects
Now that we are nearing the second week of a partial government shutdown with no end in sight, contractors should take several steps to ensure as little disruption to their businesses as possible, industry groups say. Among other things, according to the Professional Services Council, contractors should assemble a team of employees to ensure compliance
Phacil Honored with 2016 Excellence in Partnership Awards for Government Savings
The Coalition for Government Procurement awarded Phacil the 2016 Excellence in Partnership Awards for Government Savings. The award is presented to a federal agency/employee or contractor for developing innovative solutions that save the government and the American taxpayer money. “Phacilians are committed to proactive, quality service to U.S. federal government agencies employing leading-edge solutions that incorporate technology optimization,
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