Dan Chenok

How Can Bid Protests be Reduced in Government Contracting?

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Government administrative processes often receive criticism for focusing on inputs and not outcomes.  A specific example of this criticism has been registered by members of the acquisition com¬munity regarding source selection processes used for contracting that could be improved to reduce bid protests, the appellate pro¬cess for contracting.  Protests do not occur frequently, but when they do occur the costs are significant—and when sustained, they can impact the process for many subsequent contracts.

How Can Bid Protests be Reduced in Government Contracting?

Submitted by on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 14:28

 and Public Policy at Willamette University.

and Public Policy at Willamette University.

The Sequel to Mythbusters in Government Contracting – Another Step Forward

Submitted by on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 12:35

Last week, the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OMB/OFPP) issued the second memorandum designed to debunk misperceptions about what is and is not permitted in agency-industry communications about pending and future contracts.  This sequel memo focuses on correcting misunderstandings in industry; the first was directed at government.  Together, the memos continue to make the procurement system more transparent.  It is now up to agencies and companies to act in ways that deliver better results based on greater openness and information exchange.

Open Government and Creativity: GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 13:50
GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) serves as a key resource for OMB and agencies in delivering on the Administration’s IT agenda, as indicated in its newly issued annual report.

This week, GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) released its annual report on activities in 2011.  This GSA entity, led by Administrator

Refined Priorities: OMB’s New IT Leaders Step Forward

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 13:18

Last week, the Office of Management and Budget rolled out their information technology (IT) initiatives for the coming year.  Led by new Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Steve VanRoekel, supported by his staff under Deputy Lisa Schlosser, the plans represent continuity of much of the agenda fostered by prior Federal CIO Vivek Kundra, plus some interesting and potentially impactful new elements.  

Open Government and Creativity: GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:58

This week, GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) released its annual report on activities in 2011.  This GSA entity, led by Administrator Dave McClure and a very able staff, serves to drive innovation and transparency to support better government for citizens.  OSCIT oversees the Government’s portal, www.USA.gov; leads a number of Administration priorities, including cloud computing via 

Information Technology: Enabling Management Productivity

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:14
Federal CIO VanRoekel recently spoke about the Administration’s renewed focus on improving productivity within the federal government. One key to success is the strategic use of IT to improve how agencies manage programs.

 

Reflections on IT Leadership: ELC 2011

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:00
At the 2011 Executive Leadership Conference (ELC), the overarching theme was that in the complex world of government IT, leadership – the conference’s middle name -- continues to be a critical success factor in delivering successful change – at a collective and individual level.

 

Integrating Privacy and Security: The US Government Steps Forward

Submitted by on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:49
The US government recently took a noteworthy step toward strengthening security and privacy, issuing a roadmap for how to make such improvements real and achievable.

 

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